High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese Delight
A decadent yet healthy High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese packed with flavors and nutrition.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Pot for Boiling Pasta
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 800 g lean ground beef or turkey/chickpeas
- 20 g butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 g chopped white onion
- 75 g red bell pepper or any mix
- 75 g green bell pepper
- 75 g yellow bell pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Chili flakes to taste
- 140 g light cream cheese
- 50 g shredded mozzarella
- 3–4 light cheese slices or your fave melting cheese
- 125 ml reserved pasta water
Pasta
- 240 g dry macaroni whole wheat or chickpea pasta for protein boost
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion & peppers for 4–5 mins until softened.
- Crumble in beef. Cook 5–7 mins, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella & cheese slices. Melt into a silky sauce.
- Add cooked pasta & reserved pasta water. Stir until every noodle is coated in that creamy, cheesy goodness. Adjust sauce thickness as needed.
Notes
Tear cheese slices for faster melting! Keep heat low when adding cheese—no grainy sauce! Taste & tweak seasoning at the end—your bowl, your rules.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 25gFiber: 3g
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