Description
Legendary Philly cheesesteak tortellini pasta merges classic sandwich flavors with comforting pasta. Rich beef, melted provolone, and caramelized onions create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ribeye steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 12 oz (340g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (green or red)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Chopped parsley
- Extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Steak Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a golden-brown crust on both sides. Remove and reserve.
- Vegetable Sauté: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened and translucent.
- Sauce Creation: Pour beef broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking to combine. Enhance with garlic powder and smoked paprika, then gradually melt provolone and Parmesan cheeses until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Final Integration: Return steak to the skillet with cooked tortellini, gently coating everything in the rich sauce. Simmer briefly to meld flavors and heat through.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with chopped parsley and optional additional cheese. Plate immediately, accompanied by garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Choose Tender Steak: Select a tender cut like ribeye or sirloin for the most melt-in-your-mouth texture and easiest slicing.
- Control Meat Cooking: Avoid overcooking steak to prevent toughness; aim for medium-rare to maintain juiciness and rich flavor.
- Manage Cheese Melting: Add cheese gradually and stir constantly to prevent clumping and create a smooth, creamy sauce without separation.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute tortellini with gluten-free options, use plant-based cheese alternatives, or replace beef with chicken for varied dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 726
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1075mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg