Description
A comforting pasta bake inspired by the classic Philly cheesesteak, featuring savory ground beef, tender pasta, bell peppers, and melted provolone cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, cream cheese mixture, and shredded provolone cheese to the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bake is heated through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use your favorite type of pasta.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms if desired.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg