BEST Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe

Name: BEST Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 grams short pasta (4 cups, I used cavatappi); 4 cups water; 2 cups beef broth; 12 ounces top sirloin steak (sliced into thin strips, 340 grams or 3/4 pound); 2 Tablespoons butter (divided); 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1 medium green bell pepper (diced, about 1 cup); 2 medium cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed, 1 full brick); 1 cup sour cream; 8 slices provolone cheese; Fresh diced parsley (for garnish)