Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

20 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add salt to boiling water.
  2. 2Add salt to boiling water.
  3. 3Add salt to boiling water.
  4. 4Add 1 & 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  5. 5Add 1 & 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  6. 6Add 1 & 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  7. 7Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  8. 8Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  9. 9Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  10. 10Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
  11. 11Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
  12. 12Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
  13. 13Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  14. 14Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  15. 15Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  16. 16Heat olive oil in a pan.
  17. 17Heat olive oil in a pan.
  18. 18Heat olive oil in a pan.
  19. 19Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  20. 20Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  21. 21Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  22. 22Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  23. 23Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  24. 24Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  25. 25Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  26. 26Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  27. 27Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  28. 28Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan.
  29. 29Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan.
  30. 30Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan.
  31. 31Cook the vegetables until soft.
  32. 32Cook the vegetables until soft.
  33. 33Cook the vegetables until soft.
  34. 34Make space in the center of the pan.
  35. 35Make space in the center of the pan.
  36. 36Make space in the center of the pan.
  37. 37Add 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin to the center of the pan.
  38. 38Add 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin to the center of the pan.
  39. 39Add 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin to the center of the pan.
  40. 40Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  41. 41Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  42. 42Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
  43. 43Cook the beef until brown.
  44. 44Cook the beef until brown.
  45. 45Cook the beef until brown.
  46. 46Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese.
  47. 47Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese.
  48. 48Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese.
  49. 49Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain.
  50. 50Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain.
  51. 51Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain.
  52. 52Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese.
  53. 53Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese.
  54. 54Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese.
  55. 55Add 1/2 cup pasta water.
  56. 56Add 1/2 cup pasta water.
  57. 57Add 1/2 cup pasta water.
  58. 58Mix well.
  59. 59Mix well.
  60. 60Mix well.
  61. 61Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  62. 62Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  63. 63Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  64. 64Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  65. 65Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  66. 66Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Ingredients

  • water
  • water
  • water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain
  • 0.33 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain
  • 0.33 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water

Equipment

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Tips

  • For more traditional flavor, feel free to add provolone cheese, but in moderation due to calories!
  • When mixing the sauce, keep the heat low.
  • Use any type of pasta that fits into your calorie goals such as low-carb, chickpea, veggie, etc.
  • Double recipe and serve as a meal prep for the week!