Description
This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food mashup—juicy ground beef (or sliced rib-eye), tender pasta, sautéed bell peppers, and a rich homemade garlic Alfredo sauce all baked under a layer of gooey melted cheese. It’s quick to prep, easy to customize, and perfect for feeding a hungry family or a crowd.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or rib-eye steak, sliced thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced (ribs and seeds removed)
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (ribs and seeds removed)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded Provolone or Mozzarella cheese
Garlic Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
- When the beef is halfway cooked, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté until the veggies are soft and tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the beef and pepper mixture over the pasta and toss gently to combine.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce evenly over the pasta mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
To make the Garlic Alfredo Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream together, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a slight boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of black pepper and remove from heat.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for sliced rib-eye for a more authentic cheesesteak flavor.
- Don’t overcook the pasta—it will continue to bake in the oven.
- For extra cheesiness, use a mix of Provolone, Mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Cheddar.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg