Description

Get that Philly Cheese Steak flavor in a quick and easy pasta casserole that everyone will love. Serve it with a side salad and a crusty bread, if desired.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. small shells
• 4 c. beef stock (32 oz.)
• 4 c. water
• 2 T. butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 c. reserved cooking liquid, from pasta
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• sliced provolone cheese

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large stock pot, combine the beef stock with the water; bring to a boil; cook shells according to package directions. When pasta is done, reserve 1/2 c. stock before draining pasta.
3. In an ovenproof skillet, melt butter; cook garlic 30 seconds; add bell pepper and onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper; cook until cooked through; discard excess grease. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, pasta, and mozzarella cheese. Top with provolone cheese.