Description
A comforting and hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of mac and cheese with savory Philly cheesesteak ingredients, packed with protein and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g lean ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas for a vegetarian twist)
- 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 and reserve about 125ml of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic, onion, and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef (or chosen protein) and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, draining excess fat if necessary, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes as desired.
- Lower the heat and introduce cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired creaminess.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs and consider toppings like crispy fried onions or hot sauce. Pairs well with a side salad or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, high protein, comfort food, easy dinner, quick meals