Creamy Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake
A comforting and creamy pasta bake featuring savory steak and a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 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, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté cooked steak slices in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Add spinach (if using) and cook until wilted.
- Whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta, steak mixture, and sauce in a large mixing bowl; stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish; top with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving; garnish with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg