{"id":7308,"date":"2026-08-29T16:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T16:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7308"},"modified":"2026-08-29T16:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T16:10:33","slug":"cheesesteak-tortellini-in-rich-provolone-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/29\/cheesesteak-tortellini-in-rich-provolone-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce<\/h1>\n<p>Tender, juicy steak, cheese-filled tortellini, sweet bell peppers, and caramelized onions tossed in a rich, creamy provolone sauce. It\u2019s the ultimate combination of a classic Philly cheesesteak and comforting cheesy pasta!<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the steak:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp butter or olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the tortellini:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini<\/li>\n<li>Salt, for the pasta water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the provolone sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups shredded provolone cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Cook the tortellini<\/strong><br \/>\nBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions until tender. Before draining, reserve about <strong>1\/2 cup of the pasta water<\/strong>. Drain the tortellini and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Cook the steak<\/strong><br \/>\nPat the sliced steak dry and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and cook for about 2\u20133 minutes per side, or until nicely browned. Add Worcestershire sauce and butter, tossing the steak until coated.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the steak to a plate and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Saut\u00e9 the peppers and onions<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 6\u20138 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.<\/p>\n<p>Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside with the steak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Make the creamy provolone sauce<\/strong><br \/>\nReduce the heat to medium. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.<\/p>\n<p>Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.<\/p>\n<p>Cook for 2\u20134 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Lower the heat and gradually stir in the provolone and mozzarella until completely melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan if using.<\/p>\n<p>If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach a silky, creamy consistency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Bring everything together<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the cooked tortellini, steak, peppers, and onions to the skillet.<\/p>\n<p>Gently toss everything together until the tortellini is completely coated in the creamy provolone sauce and all the ingredients are heated through.<\/p>\n<p>Cook for another 1\u20132 minutes over low heat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Serve<\/strong><br \/>\nServe immediately with extra shredded provolone or Parmesan on top. For an extra cheesesteak-style finish, sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and a little chopped parsley.<\/p>\n<h3>Tips for the best Cheesesteak Tortellini<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ribeye<\/strong> gives the best cheesesteak flavor, but sirloin works well too.<\/li>\n<li>Slice the steak <strong>very thinly against the grain<\/strong> so it stays tender.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t boil the sauce after adding the cheese, or the cheese can become greasy or grainy.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve some pasta water\u2014it\u2019s perfect for loosening the sauce while keeping it creamy.<\/li>\n<li>For an extra cheesy dish, add a little more provolone just before serving.<\/li>\n<li>You can use only green peppers for a more traditional Philly cheesesteak flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 4\u20136<br \/>\n<strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce Tender, juicy steak, cheese-filled tortellini, sweet bell peppers, and caramelized onions tossed in a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7308"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7310,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7308\/revisions\/7310"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}