Description
A rich and comforting one-pan pasta dish combining tender beef, sautéed peppers, and onions in a creamy garlic cheese sauce inspired by a Philly cheesesteak.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin or steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, paprika, and oregano.
- Add shredded cheese and Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return beef and cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for tenderness.
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness with broth or cream.
- Best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American