Description
This creamy honey buffalo steak pasta bake combines rich buffalo sauce, tender steak, and gooey cheese, creating the ultimate comfort food. Baked to perfection, it’s an irresistible dinner option that balances spice and creaminess with every bite.
Ingredients
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1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye, cooked and sliced)
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12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
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1 cup buffalo sauce
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½ cup honey
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups spinach (optional, for added greens)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional Add-ins: Crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, mushrooms
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, combine buffalo sauce, honey, and heavy cream. Stir over medium heat until well combined.
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Sauté Spinach: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add spinach, cooking until wilted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the buffalo sauce, sliced steak, spinach, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan. Mix well.
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Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with extra cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
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Serve: Let cool slightly before serving for a perfect creamy, cheesy experience.
Notes
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For extra flavor, add crispy bacon or blue cheese crumbles.
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To make it vegetarian, replace steak with mushrooms and sautéed veggies.
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For added texture, consider topping with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of the dish)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg