Buffalo Steak Pasta Featuring Bold Pepper Jack Cheese and Tender Strips
A delicious symphony of flavors with al dente pasta in creamy buffalo sauce, tender flank steak, and pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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 pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the flank steak in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper for 4-5 minutes on each side. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Create the sauce by reducing the heat in the skillet, adding buffalo sauce and heavy cream, and simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce, tossing well.
- Melt in the shredded pepper jack cheese until fully incorporated.
- Serve the pasta in bowls topped with sliced flank steak and green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute flank steak with portobello mushrooms. Adjust buffalo sauce for spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg