Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this Philly Cheesesteak Tortellini Bake, blending classic sandwich flavors with hearty pasta perfection. Savory beef, melted provolone, and tender tortellini create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef steak (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) package cheese tortellini, cooked
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until they become tender and slightly translucent.
- Add sliced steak, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the meat until it reaches a rich brown color and is fully cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and gently stir in heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Incorporate half the provolone/mozzarella cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by combining the cooked tortellini with the savory steak mixture.
- Distribute the remaining provolone/mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the dish. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the surface for added flavor complexity.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the cheese turns golden and begins to bubble enthusiastically.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and the temperature to slightly reduce before serving.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Use pre-cooked tortellini to reduce overall cooking time and prevent potential pasta overcooking during the final baking stage.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, reducing total calories without compromising rich flavor.
- Consider adding roasted garlic or caramelized onions for deeper, more complex taste profile that elevates the entire dish’s depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg