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One-Pot Buffalo Steak Pasta with Creamy Honey Heat

One-Pot Buffalo Steak Pasta: Spicy & Satisfying Dinner


  • Author: Emily Wilkinson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s everything you’ll need to bring this creamy, spicy, cheesy dream to life:

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce (mild or hot)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: ranch drizzle or crumbles of blue cheese for topping

Instructions

Step-by-Step Preparation

Step 1 – Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear it for 3–4 minutes until browned. Don’t crowd the pan; work in batches if needed. Set the steak aside once it’s cooked.

Step 2 – Start the Sauce: Lower the heat and melt the butter in the same pan. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3 – Make the Buffalo Cream Sauce: Stir in the buffalo sauce and honey. Let it bubble slightly, then slowly add the heavy cream. Mix until smooth and bring to a light simmer.

Step 4 – Add Pasta: Pour in the uncooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and let it simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring now and then. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water.

Step 5 – Stir in Cheese. Lower the heat. Add the cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5 – Stir in Cheese: Lower the heat. Add the cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6: Return the steak to the skillet and gently stir it into the pasta. Let it heat through for a couple of minutes.

Step 7: Top with green onions. Add ranch or blue cheese if you like. Serve hot and dig in!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 890
  • Sodium: 980
  • Protein: 42