Creamy Philadelphia Pasta with Beef Strips

Name: Creamy Philadelphia Pasta with Beef Strips
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 300 g pasta (penne, rigatoni or your choice); 200 g beef sirloin, cut into thin strips; 3 tbsp Philadelphia cream cheese; 300 ml whole milk; 1 tsp plain flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; Fresh parsley, salt and black pepper to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 20, 2026

A quick and indulgent weeknight dinner bringing together silky Philadelphia cream cheese sauce and tender beef strips over your favourite pasta. Comforting, hearty and on the table in under 30 minutes.

Prep⏱️ 30 min

Servings👥 3 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

3 servings

300 g pasta (penne, rigatoni or your choice)
200 g beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
3 tbsp Philadelphia cream cheese
300 ml whole milk
1 tsp plain flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Fresh parsley, salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of cooking water.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
3
Add the beef strips and cook on high heat for 3–4 minutes until nicely browned. Season well with salt and black pepper.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
5
Add the Philadelphia in pieces and stir over low heat until the sauce is smooth, velvety and coats the back of a spoon.
6
Finish with a pinch of nutmeg and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately over the hot drained pasta.

💡 Chef's Tip

A splash of reserved pasta water loosens the sauce perfectly if it gets too thick. Penne or rigatoni are ideal shapes to hold all that creamy sauce inside their tubes.