Cheesesteak Pasta
Cheesesteak Pasta blends the heartiness of thinly sliced steak with the comfort of creamy pasta. The penne is smothered in a rich sauce of heavy cream and provolone, while peppers and onions add a delightful crunch.
Servings: 6
Calories: 678kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound beef steak such as ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth low sodium
- 2 cups provolone cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak slices with salt and pepper and cook until browned and just cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Add the onions and bell peppers, cooking until they're soft and slightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Reduce the heat and stir in the provolone and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and steak to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the steak is evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and provolone cheese instead of pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- Feel free to add more veggies like mushrooms or spinach for an extra nutritional boost.
- If the sauce thickens too much upon standing, simply thin it out with a splash of pasta water or beef broth.
- To make this dish gluten-free, swap regular penne for your favorite gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Remember to slice the steak against the grain for the most tender bites.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2522IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 491mg | Iron: 2mg