Description
Cheesy Philly cheesesteak tortellini pasta merges classic sandwich flavors with comforting Italian pasta. Philadelphia-style beef and peppers meld with creamy cheese sauce, promising delicious dinner satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cheese tortellini
- 1 lb (454 g) thinly sliced beef steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 8 oz (227 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Immerse tortellini in a generously salted boiling water bath, cooking until achieving an al dente consistency. Drain and reserve in a warm environment.
- Beef Searing: Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, coating with olive oil. Slice beef into delicate strips and sear rapidly, developing a caramelized exterior within 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer seared meat to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Medley: Utilize the same skillet to sauté bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until vegetables soften and develop a golden-brown caramelization, approximately 5-7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to amplify flavor profile.
- Sauce Development: Reintegrate seared beef into vegetable mixture. Deglaze with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and low-sodium soy sauce. Simmer ingredients together, allowing flavors to harmonize for 2-3 minutes, creating a robust sauce.
- Cheese Integration: Incorporate cooked tortellini into the beef-vegetable mixture, ensuring thorough coating. Distribute provolone cheese generously across the surface, creating a molten blanket.
- Final Fusion: Reduce heat, cover skillet, and allow cheese to melt completely, transforming into a luxurious, stretchy topping. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for vibrant presentation and additional flavor complexity. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Choose fresh or frozen tortellini for the best texture and flavor, ensuring it’s cooked al dente to maintain a satisfying bite.
- Beef Searing Secrets: Pat the steak dry before slicing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and maximize flavor development.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Use freshly shredded provolone for superior melting quality and richer taste compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Flavor Boost Tip: Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and cheese to set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg