Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

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

Ingredients

  • water
  • salt
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 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, plain
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • cilantro
  • chili flakes

Equipment

potpanstrainerladle

Tips

  • For traditional flavors, you can use some provolone cheese, but be mindful of calories.