Description
A comforting one-pot pasta dish that blends savory beef with creamy provolone cheese, delivering cheesy satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or steak strips
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté the bell pepper and onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to the side, add the beef, and cook until browned.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese and beef broth, mixing until a creamy sauce forms.
- Add cooked pasta, stirring to combine and coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle with extra provolone cheese and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Serve garnished with parsley or chives.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving; feel free to swap proteins or adjust cheese types based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, cheesesteak, comfort food, quick dinner, one-pot meal