Creamy, cheesy, and reminiscent of a classic Philly Cheesesteak, this simple pasta skillet is a hit with the whole family!
3 Reasons Why You Will Love This Recipe
- 28g of protein per serving. Anytime you can enjoy a full-flavored pasta dish and put a significant dent in your protein goal is a major win!
- Creamy and cheesy. This High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet offers warm, gooey, and comforting pasta with a cheesy indulgence in every bite.
- Family-friendly. This is the kind of dish that the whole family can agree on! And you'll feel great knowing that you're helping to fuel your crew with hearty protein & sneaky veggies.
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“FHM Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet”
High Protein Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet
This warm, cheesy, comforting dish is high in protein, easy to make, and family-friendly!
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef I used 96/4
- 2 tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups Beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
- 10 oz Pasta shells or pasta shape of choice
- 1 cup Shredded Italian cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium-highheat.
- Add the diced peppers, onions and minced garlic to theskillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onionsbecome translucent and fragrant.
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart witha spoon and cook until it's no longer pink, stirringoccasionally to ensure even cooking. Season with salt andpepper to taste.
- Add Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Stirring until distributed.
- Pour in the broth, milk, and laughing cow cheese wedges.Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Carefully add the pasta to the skillet. Make sure it's evenlydistributed in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with alid. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 12-15 minutes,or until the pasta is cooked al dente. Stir occasionally toprevent sticking.
- Taste a small piece of pasta to ensure it's cooked to yourdesired tenderness. If needed, add a little more broth andcontinue simmering until it reaches the desired texture.Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat.Sprinkle the shredded Italian cheese over the top of themixture.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for a few minutes toallow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 28gFat: 10g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
How lean should the ground beef be? 90/10? or super lean?
Hi Terrah! I used 96/4 (I will add that to the recipe notes!). You can use your preferred leanness, just be sure to re-calculate your macros/calories based on what you use 🙂
How much is actually a serving ? U said six servings so do I weigh it all cooked and divide that by 6?! Would help if u could just tell us. Thank you.
Hi Stephanie, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, if you would like the exact serving in grams, you would need to weigh your entire dish after it’s cooked in grams (less the weight of the container) and then divide by 6. The reason why I didn’t put an exact amount is because there is so much variability. For example, if you cooked your pasta longer than mine and it absorbed more water, it would have a different weight. If you need to be accurate for tracking purposes, weighing your final product will be the most accurate way to go!
This was great but I think 2 cups of beef broth would have been fine in addition to the cup of milk. Very tasty
Hi Lindsay! Thanks for the feedback! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
Not sure if I did something wrong or maybe the recipe needs modified a bit to have less broth. End up having to drain it off because it was soupy. Otherwise flavor was great.
Hi, thank you for your feedback! Yes, sometimes the amount of broth can vary depending on cooking time, ingredients used, etc. I’m glad it worked out!