# Cheesesteak Pasta

This is a high-protein, meal prep-friendly cheesesteak pasta recipe, with each serving containing 50g of protein and 15g of fat, and can be stored frozen and reheated in less than 5 minutes.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 red bell peppers
- 3 poblanos
- 4 jalapeños
- 1 large onion
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- 16 oz skirt steak
- garlic powder
- 500 g 2% cottage cheese
- 150 g 1% milk
- 40 g low fat mozzarella
- 45 g Parmigiano Reggiano
- 448 g pasta
- chives

## Instructions

1. Chop red bell peppers, poblanos, jalapeños, and a large onion into small pieces.
2. Season the chopped vegetables with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and mix.
3. Bake the vegetables at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes until soft.
4. Season 16oz of skirt steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5. Dice the seasoned skirt steak into super small pieces.
6. Tenderize the diced steak with a meat mallet.
7. Prepare the high-protein cream sauce by blending 500g of 2% cottage cheese, 150g of 1% milk, 40g of low-fat mozzarella, 45g of Parmigiano Reggiano, and salt and garlic powder to taste until completely smooth.
8. Cook the steak over high heat until almost entirely cooked through.
9. Add the roasted vegetables to the cooked steak.
10. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the cream sauce over the steak and vegetables, mixing until combined.
11. Add 1 pound (448g) of fully cooked pasta to the mixture.
12. Mix until the pasta is completely combined with the sauce, steak, and vegetables.
13. Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
14. Portion the pasta into five servings and store them in containers, sealing with lids.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- knife
- cutting board
- meat tenderizer
- blender
- pan
- spatula
- food containers

## Tips

- Store meals frozen and reheat in less than 5 minutes.
- Trim skirt steak lean of most exterior fat.
- You can sub in chicken for a leaner/lower calorie dish, or use lean ground beef.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CA892VFR1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/17cbae3b-9f35-4850-9bb1-e03ae14eab80
- Extracted: 2025-06-29

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