One pot Philly cheesesteak pasta with ground beef, sweet onions, green peppers, cream cheese, and provolone cheese is an easy dinner recipe.
This simple pasta recipe combines the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich into one dish. This recipe features ground beef (or boneless ribeye, see substitution notes below), sautéed onions and peppers, and lots of melted cheese.
Ground beef, sweet onions, and green peppers are cooked in a large pot. The mixture is then seasoned with brown gravy mix. Next, you'll add penne pasta and beef broth, cooking until the pasta is al dente. Finish it off with softened cream cheese and provolone cheese for a thick, creamy sauce.
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Recipe Highlights
- Easy recipe: Minimal chopping and minimal dishes.
- One-pot meal: That means easy cooking and easy cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Gooey cheese: This cheesy pasta dish will be a new family favorite.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil: For browning the meat and veggies and adding flavor
- Ground beef: Your preferred ground beef, ground chuck, ground round or ground sirloin
- Sweet onion: Sliced, adds a touch of sweetness
- Green bell pepper: Sliced or diced
- Brown gravy mix: Gravy mix adds flavor and thickens into a sauce
- Penne pasta: A tube-shaped pasta
- Beef broth: Enhances the beefy flavor
- Cream cheese: Adds a creamy and smooth texture to the sauce.
- Provolone cheese slices: For that classic cheesesteak flavor
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: To add color, optional
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch, add olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula.
When the meat is nearly brown, add the sliced onions and diced green bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the pot.
Tip: You can absorb the excess great with a paper towel.
Add the brown gravy mix and stir to coat the beef and veggies.
Add the uncooked pasta and pour the beef broth over top, giving it a good stir.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The remaining liquid is the base of our pasta sauce.
Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pot and add the softened cream cheese and the chopped provolone cheese slices. Stir into the cooked pasta to distribute. Cover the pot again and let it sit for a few minutes, allowing the heat to melt the cheese.
Remove the lid and stir to distribute the melted cheese evenly.
Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
Substitutions
- Pasta: Any short pasta cuts such as macaroni elbows, farfalle, or rotini pasta are perfect for one-pot Philly cheesesteak pasta
- Ground beef: Ribeye steak cut into very thin slices or pre-sliced shaved steak (such as Steak-umm) are more authentic than ground beef. You can find frozen sliced beef steaks in the freezer aisle at the grocery store. Also, instead of hamburger meat, you can use other ground meats like chicken or turkey.
- Gravy mix: No gravy mix? Substitute with a half teaspoon of onion powder, salt and black pepper to taste, and two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.
- Green peppers: Red, yellow, or orange peppers all work, or omit
- Cheese: American cheese, Cheez Whiz, mozzarella or some combination of cheeses
Variations
- Mushrooms: Add anywhere from 4 to 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the meat mixture for extra flavor and texture. Since mushrooms release a lot of moisture, it's best to add them after the meat is browned.
- Light recipe: For a healthy one pot Philly cheesesteak pasta, use lean ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken, protein pasta, reduced fat cream cheese (or omit), and half the amount of provolone cheese. You can also increase the amount of veggies. Try this light Philly pasta recipe.
Equipment
All you need for this recipe is a large pot or Dutch oven plus cooking utensils like a silicone spatula and a silicone cooking spoon.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days or frozen for 3 to 4 months. If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the microwave.
FAQ
An authentic Philly cheesesteak is typically made with American cheese, provolone, or Cheez Whiz.
Related
If you like this easy Philly cheesesteak pasta recipe, try these one-dish and one pot meals.
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One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced or diced
- 0.87 ounce brown gravy mix
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 6 ounces provolone cheese slices chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch, add olive oil over medium-high heat. When warm, add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula.
- When the meat is nearly brown, add the sliced onions and diced green bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
- Add the brown gravy mix and stir to coat the beef and veggies.
- Add the uncooked pasta and pour the beef broth over top, giving it a good stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pot and add the softened cream cheese and the chopped provolone cheese slices. Stir into the cooked pasta to distribute. Cover the pot again and let it sit for a few minutes, allowing the heat to melt the cheese.
- Remove the lid and stir to distribute the melted cheese evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
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Food safety
- Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F (71.1°C).
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after handling raw meat.
- Wash utensils that have come into contact with raw meat.
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