🥩 Philly Cheesesteak Pasta – Easy Recipe
All the flavors of a classic cheesesteak—savory beef, sautéed peppers & onions, and melty cheese—tossed with tender pasta in one creamy skillet meal.
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work best)
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1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin or shaved steak)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 small onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning
🔪 Equipment
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Large pot
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Large skillet
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Colander
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Drain and set aside (reserve ½ cup pasta water).
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced beef, season with salt & pepper, and cook 3–4 minutes until browned.
Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
In the same skillet:
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Add onions and peppers.
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Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
Pour in beef broth and heavy cream.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5️⃣ Combine
Return beef to skillet.
Add cooked pasta.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
6️⃣ Serve
Top with extra cheese or cracked black pepper. Serve hot.
🍽 Optional Add-Ins
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Mushrooms
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Red bell peppers
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Cream cheese (for thicker sauce)
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Crushed red pepper flakes
❓ Q & A
❓ What cut of beef works best?
Thinly sliced sirloin, shaved steak, or even leftover ribeye.
❓ Can I make this lighter?
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Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
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Reduce cheese to 1 cup
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Use whole wheat pasta
❓ Can I make it low-carb?
Yes—swap pasta for:
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Zucchini noodles
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Spaghetti squash
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Low-carb pasta alternatives
❓ How do I store leftovers?
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Fridge: 3–4 days
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Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to loosen sauce
❓ Can I make it one-pot?
Yes. Cook pasta separately first or use a large deep skillet and simmer pasta directly in broth/cream (add extra liquid as needed).
