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Our Philly Cheesesteak Pasta recipe is a fun spin on the classic sandwich, cooked in one pot in less than 30 minutes! It’s loaded with all the right flavors and makes a satisfying dinner.
This one dish dinner is creamy, satisfying, and ready in 25 minutes!
The Best Sandwich + Cheesy Pasta
Is it just me or is a classic Philly cheesesteak just one of the best sandwiches on the planet?
Cheesy, beefy, loaded with sauteed onions, all in a chewy roll…oh my word, sign me up for one more.
We turned that sandwich into this saucy pasta that cooks right up in one skillet in just 25 minutes for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
I kept it simple and a little more budget-friendly by swapping in ground beef for steak, but not to worry – this one is absolutely delicious anyway and the family goes bonkers for it.
I love a good one dish dinner situation, like our one pot spaghetti and this Cajun sausage and rice. Less dishes means more time to enjoy dinner.
♥ What We Love About This Recipe:
- Flavors: You’ve got all the classic Philly cheesesteak flavors in this dish plus all that pasta! It’s a creamy, cheesy, savory mixture that is big on flavor!
- Versatile: Double up the vegetables for more bulk or toss in some sauteed mushrooms! Switch up the cheese to suit your tastes. Add in some jalapeno for a bit of heat. This one is easy to play around with.
- Quick: A 25 minute dinner after a long day of work? Say less.
Ingredient Notes:
Ground Beef – We’re keep things a bit more economical by using ground beef in place of steak in our cheesesteak pasta recipe. Ground chuck or sirloin will work great.
Pepper & Onion – Use any color pepper you like. The red ones are sweeter than the green and more palatable to many kiddos.
Worcestershire Sauce – A little bit of this sauce goes a long way! It adds umami flavors that really enhance the natural beefy flavor of the meat.
Seasoning – We like to season the ground beef with seasoned salt, some garlic powder, onion powder, and a little chili powder.
Pasta – We’re using macaroni but feel free to switch that up. When making Philly cheesesteak pasta you can use any shaped pasta you like. Some other good choices include farfalle, rotini, and fusilli.
Beef Broth – We’re cooking the pasta right in the broth so that it soaks up that flavor and you end up with a hearty, flavorful dish.
Cheesy Pasta Sauce – This Philly cheesesteak pasta is prepared with a rich and creamy cheese sauce made with milk, cream cheese, and shredded provolone cheese. You’ll melt all those together with the pasta!
White American Cheese – We get this from the deli counter. It melts beautifully and really adds to the Philly cheesesteak experience!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Philly Steak Pasta:
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
When the beef is partially cooked, add in the onions and peppers and finish off the beef.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, macaroni, and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and provolone cheese until melted.
Arrange the American cheese in a single layer over the pasta, turn off the heat, and cover for 2 minutes to let it melt. This cheese will melt so nicely with the residual heat. Stir it all together, top with some parsley, and serve!
My Favorite Skillet!
Cast iron skillets are my favorite! They heat so evenly, get piping hot for searing, and nothing is better than bacon fried in a cast iron skillet.
Storage Instructions:
If you’ve got leftovers you can keep them stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
We don’t typically enjoy pasta dishes like this one that have been frozen and reheated, so we haven’t tested this in the freezer.
More Skillet recipes!
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces dry macaroni about 2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese see notes
- 4 slices white American cheese see notes
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large, deep skillet over medium heat and break the meat up as it cooks.
- When the beef is about halfway cooked through, add the onion and peppers to the skillet and continue cooking until the beef is browned and the vegetables have softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, macaroni and beef broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, until most of the liquid is gone and the pasta is barely al dente.
- Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and provolone over low heat until the cheese has melted and the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Arrange the American cheese in a single layer of the pasta, cover the lid, and turn off the heat. Let sit for 2 minutes to melt the cheese and then stir it all together.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Meghan says
Being from the land of the Philly Cheesesteak, I must make this! I’ve pinned it & will let you know what this South Jersey/Philly girl thinks. LOL
Karly says
@Meghan,
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Ahhhh again! It sounds like it is going to be totally worth it though. If only you had procrastinated more–you’d still be packed ๐
Karly says
@Erin | The Law Student’s Wife,
If that isn’t a good excuse to procrastinate, I don’t know what is.
Joan Hart says
Made this for lunch and really enjoyed it! My husband thanked me for trying a new recipe. He liked it as well.
Karly says
@Joan Hart,
So glad you enjoyed it!
Joanne says
Hope the move was as painless as possible! And that you got Qdoba at some point during it. ๐
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
How amazing does this look! Pinned to try for supper somenight soon.
Karly says
@Krystle(Baking Beauty),
Thanks!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
A girl after my own heart. Love everything Philly cheese steak. ๐
Looks delicious!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
i could so devour a bowl of this pasta right now, looks so hearty and comforting… love it!
katie says
Hang in there with the move. This pasta looks like the perfect comfort food!
Liz says
Thank you for the nice recipe.
Debra says
Holy , you’re moving again! Well, I guess your house should be about cleaned out and organized by now.. Hope everything goes well for your move. Enjoy the big city and I know you will totally love the civilization of it all!
marcie says
This pasta looks better than a cheesesteak sandwich any day, and it looks like a great way to get my kids on board the pasta train. I mean, how could kids not like pasta? Good luck with your move, Karly! ๐
Karly says
@marcie,
Nothing worse than when kids don’t like such amazing foods. My son used to hate french fries and now he’s moved on to mac ‘n cheese. Kids are weird!