Description
Philly-inspired cheesesteak tortellini dazzles with hearty beef, melted provolone, and pasta perfection. Comfort meets culinary creativity in this irresistible dish that delivers bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef steak, cubed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 package (12 ounces/340 grams) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded provolone cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil tortellini in salted water for 8-10 minutes at medium-high heat until pasta reaches al dente texture, then drain and reserve.
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until translucent and golden-edged.
- Season beef steak with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, then quickly sear in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes, ensuring each side develops a rich caramelized exterior.
- Deglaze the skillet with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the pan’s bottom, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually incorporate shredded provolone cheese, stirring continuously until sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Gently fold cooked tortellini into the creamy provolone mixture, ensuring each pasta pillow is generously coated with the savory sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, garnishing with optional fresh parsley or additional cheese for enhanced presentation and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Ensure tortellini is perfectly al dente by checking package timing and tasting a piece before draining to prevent overcooking.
- Select high-quality beef steak like sirloin or ribeye for maximum flavor and tenderness in the dish.
- Use freshly shredded provolone cheese instead of pre-packaged for smoother melting and richer sauce consistency.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap traditional tortellini with gluten-free cheese tortellini and verify all ingredient labels.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 617 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg