# Easy, Healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

A creamy, cheesy, and healthier Philly Cheesesteak Pasta that is packed with protein and lower in calories, ready in 20 minutes.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 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
- 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
- cilantro
- chili flakes

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- ladle
- strainer
- pan
- spatula
- fork

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17aGLs3Nev/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e4f82ad0-9430-48fd-a9fe-8266e19d3467
- Extracted: 2025-11-13

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