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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

A delicious skillet meal that combines the beloved flavors of Philly cheesesteak with pasta, featuring savory beef, caramelized vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) or thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin steak strips For best flavor, ground beef is quicker, while steak strips offer a more authentic experience.
  • 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta Tubular pasta holds the sauce inside; avoid flat pasta.
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced Diced into 1–1.5cm pieces.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Diced into 1–1.5cm pieces.
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 225 g full-fat cream cheese, softened Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup beef broth Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese For the broiled topping.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a full rolling boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook according to the packet directions for al dente, but 1–2 minutes under the suggested time.
  3. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining, then toss briefly with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced bell pepper and onion, sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. For ground beef: push veggies aside, add beef to center, breaking into small pieces. Cook for 6–8 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. For steak strips: season and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, then stir and cook until done but slightly pink.
  6. Add softened cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted, then add beef broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Assembly and Broiling
  1. Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
  2. Preheat oven to broil, scatter provolone cheese on top of pasta.
  3. Broil for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth or water to restore consistency.