Philly Cheese Steak Pasta (View Print Version)

Tender beef and sautéed peppers with creamy cheese sauce tossed in pasta for a hearty main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta

→ Beef

02 - 1 pound thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin steak

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
10 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
11 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Other

15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

# Method:

01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water following package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, cook 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until tender, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Return the steak to the skillet, stir in Worcestershire sauce, then remove from heat.
05 - In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
06 - Lower heat and stir in provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Mix cooked pasta and beef-vegetable mixture into the cheese sauce, toss to warm through.
08 - Dish out immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich, cheesy flavor reminiscent of a Philly cheesesteak
  • Ready in 40 minutes for a satisfying main dish
02 -
  • This dish contains gluten (pasta, flour) and dairy from cheese sauce
  • You can substitute ribeye with sirloin or flank steak and add mushrooms for extra flavor
03 -
  • Slice steak thinly against the grain for tenderness
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting and texture
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