Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

20 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add salt to boiling water.
  2. 2Add salt to boiling water.
  3. 3Add salt to boiling water.
  4. 4Add 1 and 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  5. 5Add 1 and 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  6. 6Add 1 and 1/4 cup pasta to the boiling water.
  7. 7Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  8. 8Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  9. 9Cook the pasta for 7 minutes.
  10. 10Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  11. 11Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  12. 12Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  13. 13Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  14. 14Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  15. 15Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  16. 16Add olive oil to a pan.
  17. 17Add olive oil to a pan.
  18. 18Add olive oil to a pan.
  19. 19Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  20. 20Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  21. 21Add 1 chopped onion to the pan.
  22. 22Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  23. 23Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  24. 24Add 1 chopped green pepper to the pan.
  25. 25Add sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  26. 26Add sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  27. 27Add sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  28. 28Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan.
  29. 29Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan.
  30. 30Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan.
  31. 31Cook until the vegetables are soft.
  32. 32Cook until the vegetables are soft.
  33. 33Cook until the vegetables are soft.
  34. 34Make space in the pan for the beef.
  35. 35Make space in the pan for the beef.
  36. 36Make space in the pan for the beef.
  37. 37Add lean ground beef to the pan.
  38. 38Add lean ground beef to the pan.
  39. 39Add lean ground beef to the pan.
  40. 40Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder.
  41. 41Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder.
  42. 42Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder.
  43. 43Cook the beef until brown.
  44. 44Cook the beef until brown.
  45. 45Cook the beef until brown.
  46. 46Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese to the pan.
  47. 47Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese to the pan.
  48. 48Add 1/4 cup light cream cheese to the pan.
  49. 49Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt to the pan.
  50. 50Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt to the pan.
  51. 51Add 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt to the pan.
  52. 52Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese to the pan.
  53. 53Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese to the pan.
  54. 54Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella cheese to the pan.
  55. 55Add 1/2 cup of the saved pasta water to the pan.
  56. 56Add 1/2 cup of the saved pasta water to the pan.
  57. 57Add 1/2 cup of the saved pasta water to the pan.
  58. 58Mix well until combined.
  59. 59Mix well until combined.
  60. 60Mix well until combined.
  61. 61Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  62. 62Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  63. 63Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
  64. 64Mix all ingredients well until fully combined and coated.
  65. 65Mix all ingredients well until fully combined and coated.
  66. 66Mix all ingredients well until fully combined and coated.

Ingredients

  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1.25 cup pasta
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • 1 cup lean ground beef or sirloin
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup light cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.33 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • chili flakes
  • chili flakes
  • chili flakes

Equipment

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Tips

  • For more traditional flavor, add provolone cheese 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 pasta.
  • Double the recipe to serve as a meal prep for the week.