Description
One-Pot Creamy Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake is a delightful dish that combines the heartiness of flank steak with tender pasta, all enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms weeknight dinners into memorable experiences filled with laughter and warmth. The sweet notes of honey perfectly balance the spicy buffalo sauce, creating an irresistible flavor profile that has everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, with just one pot to clean, it’s the ultimate comfort food for busy families or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the flank steak slices seasoned with salt and pepper until browned on both sides (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add beef broth and heavy cream; stir in buffalo sauce and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rotini or penne pasta to the simmering sauce; cover and cook until al dente (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in seared flank steak until evenly coated. Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg