Cheesesteak Tortellini
This Cheesesteak Tortellini is a delicious mashup of American and Italian flavors. This rich, creamy cheese dish combines tender steak pieces, bell peppers, and onions with cheese tortellini and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses to create an explosion of Philly cheesesteak flavor with a tasty twist in every bite.
We love the flavor of Philly cheesesteaks. With all that tender beef, onions, and peppers and tons of cheese, it’s classic comfort food in every bite. We often make the traditional version, as well as these Philly cheesesteak sliders, perfect for game day, parties, or a fun dinner alternative.
Tortellini is another favorite in our house. All the cheesy goodness wrapped up in a pasta package? You can’t beat it. We love to create all kinds of dishes with it, such as our creamy chicken tortellini soup, and now we’ve added a new version that you’ll love.
We’ve combined the beefy, cheesy, veggie-filled flavor of Philly cheesesteak with the rich, cheesy goodness of tortellini to create this cheesesteak tortellini. It’s the best of both worlds, making it a great choice for a family dinner or a potluck dish.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Steak, veggies, seasonings, cheese, and frozen tortellini are all you need to make this recipe.
- Quick and Easy: This recipe requires only a few simple steps and approximately 35 minutes to prepare.
- A Delicious Mashup: The flavors of the Philly cheesesteak and the seasoned cheese filling of the tortellini combine to create a delicious mashup of American and Italian flavors.
- Versatile: This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or parties. Serve it any time you have a hungry crowd!
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
It only takes a few minutes to get everything you need for this recipe at your local grocery store.
Variations
- Tortellini: There are several varieties of cheese tortellini, and any of them will work. Choose your favorite!
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Steak: Use steak chunks or shaved steak for this recipe. Chicken would also work well.
How to Make Cheesesteak Tortellini
This is a brief overview of the steps required to prepare this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Season the steak. Then, cook it in butter over medium-high heat until it has a bit color.
- Add the vegetables and cook until they begin to soften.
- Add the milk and tortellini. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the tortellini is cooked through.
- Stir in 2 cups of cheese, top with the remaining cheese, and cover the pan. Serve when the cheese has melted.
Expert Tips
- Keep the heat high initially to sear the steak. You’re not cooking it through in the beginning.
- Be gentle when stirring in the cheese to keep your tortellini intact.
- If you prefer softer veggies, cook them before cooking the steak. Then, continue with the recipe as directed.
Cheesesteak Tortellini FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! A tender, juicy steak paired with rich cheese and pasta is a match made in heaven. That’s what you get with steak and tortellini.
Tortellini is often served with sauces, ranging from broths to hearty red sauces.
Almost all tortellini brands on the market are of high quality. However, Rana Cheese Lovers tortellini consistently receives high marks for its nutty flavor.
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📖Recipe
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Cheesesteak Tortellini
Equipment
- large skillet or dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak cut into bite size pieces
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella provolone blend
Instructions
- Season your steak with the garlic salt, onion powder and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat melt the butter and add in the steak and cook just till it has a little color.
- Add the peppers and onions and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and tortellini.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
