Description

When you need a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t leave your kitchen in chaos, this Ultimate One-Pan Creamy Honey Butter Steak Pasta steps up. It’s rich, savory, and lightly sweet—with garlic butter seared steak, rigatoni cooked right in the creamy sauce, and a touch of honey to balance every bite. This easy dinner idea is weeknight-friendly yet fancy enough for guests. With quick prep, bold flavor, and minimal cleanup, it’s one of those how-is-this-so-good recipes that quickly becomes a staple. Think: creamy pasta, juicy steak bites, and sweet-salty bliss in every forkful. Whether you’re after quick dinner recipes, comfort food ideas, or indulgent weekend meals—this one’s a winner.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter (for searing)
2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
3/4 cup heavy cream
8 oz rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
1.5 cups water or broth (to cook pasta)
10 oz sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed steak, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in honey and let it melt into the garlic butter.
Slowly pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add uncooked rigatoni and pour in water or broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
Return the steak to the pan, stir everything together, and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
Optional: Stir in Parmesan and garnish with parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes