Description
Bold Pepper Jack Buffalo Steak Pasta is a delightful fusion of comfort and spice that transforms any ordinary weeknight into a flavorful celebration. Imagine indulging in tender flank steak, perfectly seared and coated in a creamy buffalo sauce, all enveloped by al dente penne pasta and topped with melty pepper jack cheese. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings when you crave something delicious without the long cooking time. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating your family, this hearty pasta dish will earn you compliments and requests for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season flank steak with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing against the grain.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add buffalo sauce and heavy cream. Stir gently until combined and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Stir in shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve topped with sliced flank steak and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg