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\nP<\/em>hilly Cheesesteak Pasta: from my pal Lauren Grier’s latest cookbook: Modern Comfort Cooking<\/span>.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It’s Friday! And as promised, I’m here with another Dinner for Two<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for you! And this one, you guys, it’s killer.<\/p>\n

Truth be told, I’ve never had a cheesesteak sandwich. I know, I know! I’ve been to the lovely city of Philadelphia several times, spent hours in Reading Terminal Market, eaten dozens of cannoli in traffic, and yet, I haven’t had a proper Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. It’s more than a little ridiculous.<\/p>\n

I like the general premise of it: toasted roll, grilled veggies, thin pieces of steak, and cheese.<\/p>\n

Oh, the cheese.<\/p>\n

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I feel confident that this Philly Cheesesteak Pasta captures the flavors perfectly, and that’s because my sweet friend Lauren Grier of Climbing Grier Mountain<\/strong><\/span><\/a> developed this recipe. It’s in her new cookbook, Modern Comfort Cooking<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and I couldn’t love it harder if I tried.<\/p>\n

In her book, Lauren actually uses chicken for this dish. I originally planned on that, but while I was shopping for ingredients, I spotted cooked, thinly-sliced London Broil in the prepared food section of my grocery store. It felt like it was meant to be, so I scooped it up. Plus, it eliminates the step of cooking the chicken, so I think you’ll be happy, too!<\/p>\n

It’s baked pasta, coated in a Provolone cheese sauce, stirred into a delicious mess of seared peppers and onions. I push little pieces of steak into the dish before putting it in the oven for its bake.<\/p>\n

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A few more reasons you need Lauren’s book…she’s a wizard in the kitchen that combines your favorite comfort foods into a mash-up that is even more comforting and even more delicious! The flavors of a Philly Cheesesteak in a pasta dish is just one example, but her Chicken Pot Pie Poutine, Cajun Baked Spaghetti, and Chicken Parmesan Crepes are also calling my name. It’s such a fun cookbook! When your two favorite foods are smashed together (like, say, falafel and waffles), it just makes you want to jump in the kitchen and cook!<\/p>\n

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I scaled Lauren’s recipe down to make an 8-inch square dish of baked pasta for two, so know that you can absolutely double it and serve a crowd if you want.<\/p>\n