This one skillet philly cheesesteak pasta is a quick, hearty dinner made with tender beef, peppers, onions, and cheesy pasta, all in one pan. Big comfort food flavor with easy cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
12ozShort Pasta, such as rotini, penne, or medium shells
4cupsBeef Broth
4ozCream Cheese, softened and cubed
8ozProvolone Cheese, sliced or shredded
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Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. (about 5-7 minutes)
Drain off any excess grease and transfer the cooked beef to a separate plate.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Pour the beef broth and the uncooked pasta into the skillet. Stir everything to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a medium-low. Cover, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Turn off heat. Add the cubed cream cheese and half of the provolone cheese to the skillet.
Stir gently until the cheeses are fully melted and a creamy sauce forms.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Top the pasta evenly with remaining slices or shreds of provolone cheese.
Notes
For more authentic texture, substitute ground with 1 lb of thinned sliced sirloin or flank steak, seared quickly at the beginning.