Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our creamy Philly Cheesesteak pasta recipe! This dish combines the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich into a hearty pasta meal, featuring tender rigatoni coated in a rich provolone cheese sauce. Loaded with ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, it offers a satisfying twist that’s sure to please the whole family. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with a fresh salad for a balanced dinner. Enjoy the creamy goodness that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup provolone cheese, diced or shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with salt and pepper; remove and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
- Prepare cheese sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux, then slowly add milk and half-and-half until thickened; stir in provolone until smooth.
- Combine pasta with half of the beef and vegetable mixture; mix well.
- Transfer to serving dish, top with remaining beef and vegetables, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg