Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese, a savory dish that combines the creamy goodness of pasta with flavorful lean beef or turkey. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or family dinners. With a rich and creamy sauce enveloping each bite, vibrant vegetables adding color and nutrition, and the satisfying taste of classic cheesesteak, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g lean ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas)
- 240g dry macaroni (whole wheat or chickpea pasta recommended)
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 20g butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 100g chopped white onion
- 75g each red, green & yellow bell peppers
- Salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter (or olive oil) and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef (or chosen protein) to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and reserved pasta water until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg