One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Steak Pasta
One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Steak Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together creamy pasta, tender steak, and a sweet yet spicy honey BBQ sauce—all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup! This easy-to-make meal takes just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of flavors and textures creates a satisfying experience that will leave everyone at the table smiling. Whether it’s a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this dish is sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, sliced into thin strips (sirloin or flank recommended)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in honey BBQ sauce and heavy cream until combined.
- Add cooked pasta and seared steak back into the skillet. Gently stir to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and let it melt on low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving warm with fresh parsley as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg