Description
Creamy Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake is a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your next family dinner. This comforting dish features tender steak and al dente pasta smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the perfect balance of spicy buffalo sauce and sweet honey. Topped with gooey cheese, this pasta bake promises to be a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together around the table. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a symphony of tastes and textures that make this meal feel like a warm hug on a chilly night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the sliced steak in olive oil for about 2–3 minutes.
- If using spinach, stir it into the steak mixture until wilted, about 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, and heavy cream until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with the steak mixture and pour in the sauce. Gently mix until everything is well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg