
All your favorite Philly cheesesteak flavors—think tasty beef, soft sautéed veggies, and super melty cheese—get tucked into jumbo pasta shells for a cozy, over-the-top cheesy dinner. This one’s awesome when the whole crew is over or you just want comfort on a plate.
INGREDIENTS- Olive oil: 1 tbsp, for getting your veggies sizzling
- Italian seasoning: 1/2 tsp, throws in some extra punch
- Green bell pepper: 1 small, diced up for flavor and crispness
- Salt and pepper: for making the beef mixture taste just right
- Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup, grated for a browned and cheesy finish
- Onion: 1 small, minced for a touch of sweetness
- Ground beef or thin steak: 1 lb, cooked until there’s no pink left—super flavorful filling
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp, turns up that deep flavor
- Shredded provolone or mozzarella: 2 cups, oozy cheese, perfect inside and on top
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced up for that earthy taste
- Jumbo pasta shells: 20, cooked until just tender, ready to be filled
- Alfredo sauce: 1 1/2 cups, makes everything taste creamy
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced up for lots of aroma
- Step 10:
- Wait about 5 minutes so everything settles before diving in.
- Step 9:
- Take off the foil and let the shells bake for another 10 minutes. Cheese should be totally melted and bubbling.
- Step 8:
- Keep everything covered with foil and bake for 20 minutes in that hot oven.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle that Italian seasoning over the top—just a little extra boost.
- Step 6:
- First, toss half your shredded cheese on the shells. Now pour the Alfredo all over, and finish with the rest of your cheese and the Parmesan.
- Step 5:
- Take a big spoonful or two of your filling and pile it into each pasta shell. Line them up in your dish.
- Step 4:
- Crank the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease up a 9x13 pan.
- Step 3:
- Add the steak or beef to the pan, cook until browned. Garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire go in next. Give it another couple minutes, remove from heat, and let it chill a bit.
- Step 2:
- Pour in your olive oil and cook the onions, peppers, and mushrooms till soft—takes about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Step 1:
- Get your water boiling with some salt, toss in the pasta shells, and cook them for like 8-10 minutes till they’re just right. Drain them and let them hang out on the side to cool off.
- If you like, add extra Parmesan or sprinkle on fresh parsley right before you eat.
- Leftover shells? Pop 'em in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days. Warm them back up in the oven or zap them in the microwave till hot again.
- Want a creamier sauce? Stir some heavy cream or a chunk of cream cheese into your Alfredo before pouring it on.
- Swap out beef with ground turkey or chicken if you want a lighter touch—still tasty!
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Rachael Ray likes mixing mozzarella and provolone for the cheese topping—gets you that perfect creamy/sharp combo.