Description
Cheesy Beef Pasta offers a quick, creamy, and indulgent dinner that blends tender smoked beef, sautéed onions and bell peppers with a rich grape juice reduction, velvety heavy cream, and melted cheddar or provolone cheese. Tossed with al dente pasta, this one‑pan meal delivers the comforting flavors of a classic cheesesteak in a convenient pasta format. Ideal for busy weeknights, it serves four and provides a satisfying, cheesy, protein‑packed experience that everyone will love. Serve hot and en
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced smoked beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or provolone)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add smoked beef, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until vegetables are tender and beef is heated through.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add grape juice, simmer briefly to reduce.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, stir until combined.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted and creamy; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the skillet to coat; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use a high‑quality smoked beef and freshly grated cheese. Adjust salt based on the cheese’s saltiness. Reserve a cup of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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