Philly Cheese Steak Pasta (Printable view)

Tender beef and sautéed peppers in a creamy cheese sauce over pasta for a satisfying meal.

# What You 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Boil penne or rigatoni in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season sliced steak with salt and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Return steak to the 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 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Add cooked pasta and beef-vegetable mixture into the cheese sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.
08 - Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting and filling main dish
  • Simple weeknight dinner that combines steak and pasta
02 -
  • Ribeye offers the most flavor, but sirloin is leaner
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest sauce
03 -
  • Slice steak thinly for quick cooking and tenderness
  • Add mushrooms or red pepper flakes to customize flavor
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