Description
Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake delivers a spicy-sweet kick straight to your dinner table. Loaded with tender meat and zesty sauce, this crowd-pleasing meal turns an ordinary night into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb steak
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup honey
Seasoning and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil 12 oz pasta in salted water for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Season 1 lb steak with 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear the steak in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Let your steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Pour 1 cup buffalo sauce, ½ cup honey, and 1 cup heavy cream into a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Mix sliced steak and pasta into the creamy buffalo sauce. Gently fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar, ½ cup Parmesan, and 2 cups spinach until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until your casserole becomes bubbly and the cheese turns golden brown. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose a flavorful buffalo sauce that balances heat and tanginess for the best overall taste.
- Let the steak rest after cooking to keep the meat tender and prevent losing precious juices when slicing.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and use lean steak cuts.
- Prepare extra cheese on the side so dinner guests can add more if they prefer a cheesier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 639 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 676 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg