Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Directions
- 1Boil water, add salt, and cook 1 1/4 cup of pasta for 7 minutes.
- 2Save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
- 3In a pan, add olive oil, chopped onion, green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Cook until soft.
- 4Make space in the pan and add 1 cup of lean ground beef or sirloin.
- 5Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder and cook until brown.
- 6Add 1/4 cup of light cream cheese and 1/3 cup of fat free greek yogurt to the pan.
- 7Add the cooked pasta, 1/3 cup of light mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 8Mix well until creamy.
- 9Serve and add cilantro and chili flakes as toppings (optional).
Ingredients
- 1 portion water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1.25 cup pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small, chopped onion
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 cup light cream cheese
- 0.33 cup fat free greek yogurt
- 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup pasta water
- 1 portion cilantro
- 1 portion Chili Flakes
Equipment
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