Description
High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac: Creamy, protein-packed comfort food with classic Philly flavors in a mac and cheese twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-protein pasta
- 1 lb lean sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz light cream cheese
Instructions
- Cook high-protein pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced steak and cook 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Return steak to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add milk and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in provolone and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm with extra cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
- Tip: Use extra-lean sirloin for the leanest dish.
- To reduce fat further, substitute part-skim cheese options or 1% milk.
- Want more veggies? Add mushrooms or extra peppers for color and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac, high-protein pasta, creamy cheesesteak pasta, protein-packed mac and cheese, lean steak pasta