Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Directions
- 1Add salt to boiling water.
- 2Add 1 and 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
- 3Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
- 4Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 5Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- 6Add olive oil to a pan.
- 7Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
- 8Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
- 9Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan.
- 10Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan.
- 11Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- 12Make space in the center of the pan.
- 13Add lean ground beef or sirloin to the pan.
- 14Season the beef with salt.
- 15Add chili powder to the beef.
- 16Add paprika to the beef.
- 17Cook the beef until it is brown.
- 18Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese to the pan.
- 19Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt to the pan.
- 20Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese to the pan.
- 21Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the pan.
- 22Mix well until combined.
- 23Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
- 24Mix well until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Ingredients
- water
- 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
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper
- paprika
- 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
Equipment
potstrainerpanspatula
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, or veggie.
- Double recipe and serve as a meal prep for the week.