One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Steak Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender steak, smoky BBQ sauce, and a creamy kick blend with pasta for an easy, flavorful skillet meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g steak, sliced into thin strips
02 - 340 g pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
03 - 240 ml beef broth
04 - 120 ml honey BBQ sauce
05 - 240 ml heavy cream
06 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Seasonings & Extras

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is evenly browned. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, combine beef broth, heavy cream, honey BBQ sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir thoroughly to ensure the pasta is immersed in liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens.
03 - Add shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Return the cooked steak to the skillet, mixing to distribute the components evenly.
04 - Remove from heat and allow the dish to rest for 1-2 minutes to enable flavors to meld. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Adjust the level of spice by increasing or decreasing the quantity of red pepper flakes to preference.
02 - For optimal texture, slice the steak against the grain before searing.
03 - Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for a creamier sauce consistency.