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Creamy Cavatappi Philly Pasta

Cavatappi pasta is tossed with tender sirloin, colorful bell peppers, spinach, and melted mozzarella in a creamy marinara sauce finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Cavatappi pasta
  • 1/2 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak
  • 3 diced small bell peppers
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 tbsp each olive oil and butter
  • 1 chopped yellow onion
  • 3 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup marinara
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 2 cups of the water
  • Meanwhile in a large saute pan bring the butter and oil to moderate heat
  • Add the onions and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
  • Add the bell peppers saute until tender
  • Add the steak salt and pepper now saute until steak is slightly browned
  • Deglaze the pan with the pasta water scraping up the brown bits
  • Add the marinara and cream simmer covered for 20 minutes
  • Add the spinach, herbs, mozzarella and parmesan cheese simmer 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted
  • Toss in the drained pasta adjust seasonings and enjoy