This easy philly cheesesteak pasta recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich that is full of flavor and gooey cheese. It's an easy dinner recipe with minimal prepwork.
Slice steak against the grain as thin as possible (maximum ⅛th inch thick).
In a large bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, baking soda, 2 minced cloves of garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add sliced steak to the marinade mixture and set the timer for 15-30 minutes.
While the meat is marinating, slice the vegetables and grate the cheese.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until desired tenderness. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the marinade from the meat and discard. Cook the meat in the hot skillet until cooked through. The baking soda from the marinade will result in some foaming in the skillet. This won’t effect the tenderness or flavor of the meat. Batch cook the meat so that it isn’t overcrowded as it cooks. Remove the meat from the skillet.
Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Saute the bell peppers and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in remaining minced garlic and saute a minute longer.
Add the cream cheese and heavy cream to the skillet and cook until melted. Stir in the grated cheese until melted and the sauce comes to a simmer.
Stir in the cooked pasta.
Put the steak back into the skillet, stirring to fully combine the mixture. If your skillet is not large enough, simply pour everything into a 9x13 casserole dish and stir together in the dish.
Spread into casserole dish. Top with a layer of provolone cheese.
Bake 15 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and toasted to a golden brown.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When reheating you may want to add a little bit of liquid (like water or broth) just to keep it creamy. Notes:For the best results, go for flank steak or top sirloin and slice them thinly against the grain. This helps ensure that the meat turns out tender and cooks quickly.Using a marinade with baking soda really makes a difference in how tender and flavorful the meat is. The baking soda changes the pH of the meat's surface, which stops the proteins from binding too tightly. This means you end up with meat that's juicy and tender after just 15 minutes of marinating.For an extra flavor boost, try adding pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese mixture. It adds a lot of flavor without making the dish spicy. If you prefer, you can use Monterey jack or white cheddar instead.Adding mushrooms to the vegetable sauté is a great way to add even more flavor and veggies to the dish.While we didn't find that we needed to add more salt and pepper, you can always season the meat and veggies to your liking while cooking.If you prefer garlic powder over minced garlic, feel free to use that instead.And if you're following a keto or low-carb diet, you might want to check out our Philly Cheesesteak Casserole for a delicious alternative.For a keto/low-carb option, try our Philly Cheesesteak Casserole.