Description
A creamy pasta dish that combines the flavors of classic cheesesteak with cheese tortellini for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef or shaved steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef or steak, and set aside.
- Sauté diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and mix well.
- Add tortellini and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and cook until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with more beef broth. Experiment with different types of cheese or add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pasta, cheesesteak, comfort food, weeknight dinner, creamy
