Description
Philly cheesesteak tortellini blends classic sandwich flavors with Italian pasta in a creamy provolone sauce. Hearty ingredients and bold seasonings create a comforting meal connecting culinary traditions from Philadelphia and Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) provolone cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Season steak generously with salt and black pepper. Sear in hot olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and slightly crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and slice thinly.
- Using identical skillet, melt butter and introduce diced onions, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Saute until vegetables soften and develop slight caramelization, roughly 5-6 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, bringing mixture to gentle simmer. Gradually incorporate provolone cheese, whisking continuously until sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Adjust sauce seasoning with additional salt and pepper, creating balanced flavor profile.
- Reintroduce sliced steak and cooked tortellini into provolone sauce. Gently fold ingredients, ensuring complete coating and thorough warming, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving dish, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley or additional grated provolone cheese for enhanced presentation and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing when enjoying the dish.
- Choose high-quality provolone cheese with robust flavor to enhance the overall sauce richness.
- Consider using pre-cooked tortellini to reduce total preparation time without compromising taste.
- Swap beef with plant-based protein like portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg