Description
Here’s a warm, conversational summary: Creamy Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake brings spicy comfort right to your dinner table, delivering a satisfying meal that blends zesty buffalo sauce with tender steak in a rich, creamy pasta embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs sirloin steak
Pasta and Carbohydrates:
- 1 lb penne pasta
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice 2 lbs sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat until oil shimmers and surface ripples.
- Sear steak pieces for 2-3 minutes, rotating to create a golden-brown crust on each side.
- Transfer steak to a clean plate, leaving flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Mince 4 cloves garlic and sauté in the same skillet for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup honey and ⅓ cup buffalo sauce into skillet, stirring to incorporate pan drippings.
- Add 2 cups heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Boil 1 lb penne pasta in salted water for 8-9 minutes until al dente, then drain completely.
- Return pasta to pot and fold cream sauce through, ensuring thorough coating.
- Incorporate seared steak pieces into pasta mixture, distributing evenly.
- Transfer pasta and steak to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan cheese across the top.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes to allow sauce to settle.
- Chop 2 green onions and ¼ cup fresh parsley for vibrant garnish.
- Scatter herbs over pasta just before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Always pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Select a high-quality sirloin steak for the most tender and flavorful results.
- For a spicier dish, add extra buffalo sauce or include a dash of red pepper flakes.
- Low-carb versions work great by substituting pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 678 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg