Philly Cheese Steak Pasta (Printable)

A satisfying dish combining tender beef, peppers, onions, and creamy cheese sauce tossed with pasta.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz penne or rigatoni

→ Beef

02 - 1 lb 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 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
09 - 1½ cups whole milk
10 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
11 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Other

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

# Steps:

01 - Boil penne or rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, then cook 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Return steak to skillet with vegetables. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then remove from heat.
05 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Add pasta and beef-vegetable mixture to the cheese sauce. Toss gently and heat through.
08 - Plate immediately, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hearty and filling main dish
  • Easy family-friendly dinner
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat and dairy, so check all ingredient labels if you have allergies.
  • You can swap the steak cut and add mushrooms or red pepper flakes for flavor tweaks.
03 -
  • Slice steak thinly for tender bites and cook quickly to avoid overcooking.
  • For extra creaminess, save some starchy pasta water to add to the cheese sauce if necessary.
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