Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook 1 1/4 cups of pasta for 7 minutes.
  2. 2Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. 3In a frying pan, sauté chopped onions, green bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms with olive oil until softened.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. 5Add lean ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder, and cook until brown.
  6. 6Stir in light cream cheese and fat-free Greek yogurt until melted.
  7. 7Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of pasta water and mix well until well combined.
  8. 8Finish with light mozzarella cheese.
  9. 9Garnish with cilantro and chili flakes (optional).

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1.25 cups 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 handful cilantro
  • 1 pinch chili flakes

Equipment

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