Bold Pepper Jack Buffalo Steak Pasta
Bold Pepper Jack Buffalo Steak Pasta is a culinary delight that will ignite your taste buds with its creamy, spicy, and savory flavors. This dish combines tender flank steak with zesty buffalo sauce and rich pepper jack cheese, all enveloped around perfectly cooked penne pasta. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s not only satisfying but also an unforgettable experience for family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, this pasta recipe promises to deliver bold flavors and heartwarming moments at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sear the steak for about 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Let it rest before slicing against the grain.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add buffalo sauce and heavy cream. Stir gently for about 2–3 minutes until bubbling.
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta and sliced flank steak, mixing until well-coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese over the top and gently fold until melted.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg