This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. Saucy provolone cheese, seasoned beef, tender pasta, and veggies all in one!
Prefer chicken over beef? Try our Baked Ziti With Chicken which is our take on a Philly Cheesesteak casserole using chicken instead!
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Bake
Few things beat a good cheesy pasta bake and this Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe does not disappoint! It’s pure comfort food and a huge favorite every time we serve it. From the saucy Provolone cheese sauce to the Italian-seasoned ground beef to the reliable crisp-tender sautéed veggies–every bite is an experience!
Quick Tip
Try some of our other favorite pasta bake recipes like this one pan Tuna Casserole, this Healthy Pasta Bake, or this irresistibly cheesy Baked Ziti.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tip or Swap |
|---|---|
| Cavatappi pasta | Swap with penne, ziti, or rigatoni. Use a short, sturdy shape that holds sauce well. |
| Ground beef | Ground turkey or chicken work great if you want something lighter. |
| Green bell peppers | Use red or yellow peppers for a sweeter flavor. |
| Baby bella mushrooms | White mushrooms work too. Skip if you’re not a fan. |
| Provolone cheese | Use ultra-thin slices for topping and dice the rest for the sauce. Mozzarella is a good backup. |
| Whole milk | 2% milk can be used, but whole milk gives the creamiest sauce. |
| Red wine vinegar | Adds flavor at the end. Balsamic or apple cider vinegar also work. |
| Italian seasoning | Use dried basil, oregano, and thyme if you don’t have a mix.c |
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe
- Cook pasta until just under al dente, then drain and add to a greased baking dish.
- Brown the beef with seasoning, then spoon it over the pasta.
- Sauté the veggies in the same pan until soft, then mix in vinegar and add to the baking dish.
- Make sauce by whisking butter, flour, and milk, then melting in diced provolone.
- Mix everything together in the baking dish and top with provolone slices.
- Bake until hot and bubbly with melted cheese on top.
Variations
Recipe Variations
- Philly cheesesteak pasta with steak. Use very thinly sliced steak instead of ground beef
- Philly cheesesteak pasta with cream cheese. Add in 2 ounces softened cream cheese to the provolone cream sauce
- Prepare a Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet by assembling everything together in an oven safe skillet and baking in that!
- Lighten this dish up: Use a lean (93/7) ground beef, replace the whole milk with 2% or 1% milk (slightly less creamy/thick sauce), leave off the Provolone cheese topping.
What Sides Go With Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
- A crisp veggie salad like Garden Salad, Everyday Salad, or Italian Salad
- Fresh fruit or a mix like Winter Fruit Salad or Summer Fruit Salad
- Roasted veggies like Broccoli, Carrots, or Asparagus
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