Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Honey Buffalo Steak Pasta Bake. Tender steak slices, pasta, and a rich, cheesy buffalo sauce come together in a delicious baked dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 oz penne pasta
Steak:
1 lb sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
Seasoning:
1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
2 tbsp butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Toppings:
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional), 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear steak: Sear the steak slices in olive oil until browned, season, and set aside.
- Make sauce: Sauté garlic, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, buffalo sauce, honey, spices, cheeses, and mix.
- Combine: Mix pasta, steak, and sauce in a baking dish. Top with extra cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spice by using more or less buffalo sauce.
- Swap sirloin with chicken for a variation.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
