Description
Comfort meets culinary innovation in this irresistible Philly Cheesesteak Pasta, blending classic sandwich flavors with creamy, hearty pasta perfection. Melted provolone, tender beef strips, and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 6 to 8 ounces provolone cheese, sliced and torn into pieces
- 12 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 12 yellow or sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 14.5 ounce can of beef broth, or 2 cups beef broth
- 12 cup 2% milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear ground beef and onions in olive oil over medium heat until meat browns and onions become translucent, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, green bell peppers, macaroni, water, and beef broth to the skillet. Elevate heat to high and bring to a robust boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow pasta to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, ensuring noodles are fully cooked and liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Maintain low heat and incorporate milk and cubed cream cheese, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Remove skillet from heat source and fold in mozzarella and half of the provolone cheese, distributing evenly throughout the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining provolone across the top and replace skillet lid, allowing residual heat to melt cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Culinary Tips:
- Precooked ground beef can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for one month.
- Add bell peppers later in the cooking process to maintain their crisp texture while allowing onions sufficient time to caramelize.
- Worcestershire sauce provides authentic Philly cheesesteak flavor; however, can be omitted for more sensitive palates.
Notes
- Prep ground beef in advance to slash cooking time, storing it safely in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for a month.
- Add green peppers later in the cooking process to maintain their crisp texture while allowing onions to caramelize perfectly.
- Skip Worcestershire sauce if kids prefer milder flavors, keeping the dish kid-friendly without compromising overall taste.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or provolone blend for a personalized cheesy twist that elevates the classic Philly cheesesteak profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg