Description
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is your new go-to for a quick dinner that delivers comfort food satisfaction in one skillet. Loaded with tender elbow macaroni, juicy ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and a luscious provolone-cheddar cheese sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, game day food ideas, or cozy family meals. If you’re looking for hearty dinner ideas with minimal prep and tons of flavor, this is the one.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz elbow macaroni
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add ground beef. Break it up and brown fully. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in Worcestershire, Dijon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly.
4. Add pasta and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
5. Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add provolone and cheddar, stirring until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of broth or milk.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t skip the cream cheese—it makes the sauce extra creamy and helps the shredded cheese melt evenly.
For a classic Philly cheesesteak vibe, stick with provolone cheese, but mozzarella can sub in a pinch.
If reheating leftovers, add a splash of broth or milk to bring the sauce back to life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg