# Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

A creamy, cheesy, and healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta that is packed with protein and done in 20 minutes.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add salt to boiling water.
2. Add 1 & 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
3. Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
4. Save 1/2 cup pasta water.
5. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
6. Heat olive oil in a pan.
7. Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
8. Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
9. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan.
10. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan.
11. Cook the vegetables until soft.
12. Make space in the center of the pan.
13. Add 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin to the center of the pan.
14. Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
15. Cook the beef until brown.
16. Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese.
17. Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain.
18. Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese.
19. Add 1/2 cup pasta water.
20. Mix well.
21. Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
22. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

## Equipment

- pot
- ladle
- colander
- pan
- spatula

## 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!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1111113311215829/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/00566b87-f7b6-4cff-870c-89b894d3799c
- Extracted: 2025-11-07

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