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An extreme close-up of cheesy steak pasta, highlighting the velvety provolone cheese sauce coating pieces of steak and rotini.

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

Transform the iconic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak into an easy, one-pan pasta dish. Featuring tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and a rich, velvety provolone cheese sauce that's pure comfort in a bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta (like rotini, penne, or shells)
  • 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 8 oz provolone cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 Large pot (for pasta)
  • 1 Whisk

Instructions
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from skillet.
  3. Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper. Add to the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside with the vegetables.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. Once melted, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and milk until smooth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and stir in cubed cream cheese until fully melted. Gradually add shredded provolone, stirring constantly until a smooth sauce forms. Do not boil.
  6. Return the steak and vegetables to the sauce. Add the drained pasta and stir until everything is coated. Use the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

Shred your own provolone for the creamiest sauce.
Don't overcook the steak; it will continue to cook when you add it back to the sauce.
For a richer flavor, use whole milk and regular cream cheese.
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