Shells filled with cheesesteak
Components:
- Twenty huge pasta shells, such as rigati or any other type of large packed shell
One pound of thinly cut sirloin or ribeye steak - One tablespoon of olive oil
- One medium onion, cut thinly
- One thinly sliced green bell pepper (optional)
- Two minced garlic cloves
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- One and a half cups of shredded provolone cheese (or a provolone and mozzarella blend)
- One cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
- One and a half cups water or beef broth
- One cup of marinara sauce (or cheese sauce, if preferred)
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, if desired)
Directions:
1. Prepare the shells:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C.
- Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta shells. After draining, set away.
2. Get the cheesesteak filling ready.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook for two to three minutes until the meat is browned after adding the thinly sliced steak. After taking the steak out of the pan, set it aside.
- Sauté the onions (and bell peppers, if using) in the same skillet for around five minutes, or until they are tender. Cook the garlic for one to two more minutes.
- Add the cooked steak back to the pan and mix everything together. Add salt and pepper for seasoning.
3. Prepare the Cheese Blend:
- Combine the cream cheese, 1 cup provolone cheese, and ½ cup Parmesan in a large mixing basin. To create a creamy filling, thoroughly mix.
4. Fill the shells with:
- Fill the cooked shells with the cheesesteak mixture using a spoon, filling each one halfway.
- Stuff the shells into a baking dish.
5. Cook:
- Cover the packed shells with the beef broth. Top each shell with a dollop of cheese sauce or marinara sauce, if desired. Add the remaining Parmesan and provolone cheeses over top.
- Bake, covered with foil, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted. In the final five minutes, take off the foil to let the cheese brown a little.
6. Decorate and Present:
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if preferred.
Advice:
- If desired, you can use a different steak in place of the ribeye, such as flank or sirloin.
- Increase the amount of provolone or even American cheese in the stuffing for added cheesiness.
Savor the robust, cheesy tastes of a traditional Philly cheesesteak in these mouthwateringly filled spaghetti shells!