Description
This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is a creamy, cheesy twist on a classic sandwich, combining tender steak, caramelized onions, bell peppers, and melty provolone with pasta. It’s a quick, one-pan dinner perfect for busy nights, packed with comfort and flavor. Great for meal prep, family dinners, or leftover-friendly lunches. Keywords: philly cheesesteak pasta, creamy steak pasta, cheesy beef pasta, easy weeknight pasta.
Ingredients
2 cups penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ribeye steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced steak, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened and starting to caramelize. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
5. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Return steak to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
7. Add shredded provolone or mozzarella and stir until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can be made with any short pasta like rigatoni or rotini.
Use a splash of beef broth when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
Try adding mushrooms or hot peppers for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg