Description
This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta recipe combines the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich with comforting pasta for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Featuring ground beef, sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a satisfying one-pot dinner that’s perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Beef and Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary. Next, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add Seasonings and Flour: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste and begin forming the base of the sauce.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Slowly pour in the beef broth and milk while stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Melt Cream Cheese and Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts completely and the sauce is smooth. Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat pasta evenly with the cheesy sauce. Heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Serve: Serve the pasta warm. For an extra cheesy finish, optionally top with more shredded provolone and broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For a cheesier version, top with extra provolone and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Swap the ground beef with shaved steak for a more authentic Philly cheesesteak flavor.
- You can use rotini or penne pasta depending on your preference.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
