Description
A comforting and flavorful fusion of Philly cheesesteak and creamy pasta casserole, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 🍝 Pasta (penne or rotini) – 12 oz (340 g)
- 🥩 Sliced beef (such as ribeye or sirloin) – 1 lb (450 g)
- 🌶️ Bell peppers (mixed colors) – 2 cups, sliced
- 🧅 Onions – 1 medium, sliced
- 🧀 Cream cheese – 8 oz (225 g), softened
- 🧀 Provolone cheese – 2 cups, shredded
- 🍖 Beef broth – 2 cups (480 ml)
- 🧄 Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- 🌿 Italian seasoning – 1 tablespoon
- 🧂 Salt and pepper – to taste
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for browning the beef)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the beef, chopping the bell peppers and onions, and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the cooked pasta in the crockpot, followed by the browned beef, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, cream cheese, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
- Customize with additional vegetables like mushrooms or jalapeños.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Freezing is possible; just ensure it cools completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Philly Cheesesteak, Pasta, Casserole, Comfort Food