One-Pot Smoked Honey BBQ Steak Pasta is a rich, smoky, sweet-and-savory pasta dish made in a single pan for easy cooking and cleanup.
šš„© What it is
Tender steak strips cooked in a smoky honey BBQ sauce, mixed with creamy pastaāall made in one pot.
š§¾ Ingredients
- Steak (sliced thin)
- Pasta (penne or fettuccine works best)
- Honey
- BBQ sauce (smoked or classic)
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (sliced)
- Olive oil or butter
- Beef or chicken stock / water
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes, cheese, cream
š³ How to make it
- Sear the steak
Heat oil in a pot and brown steak strips quickly. Remove and set aside. - Cook aromatics
In the same pot, sautƩ onion and garlic until soft. - Build the sauce
Add BBQ sauce + honey + stock. Stir well. - Cook pasta in sauce
Add uncooked pasta and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally. - Return steak
Add steak back into the pot and mix everything together. - Finish creamy (optional)
Add a splash of cream or cheese for extra richness.
š„ Tips
- Slice steak thin so it stays tender
- Donāt overcook pastaākeep it slightly firm
- Add a little smoked paprika for deeper BBQ flavor
- Stir often so pasta cooks evenly in sauce
If you want, I can also make a spicy version, creamy version, or restaurant-style BBQ pasta like Chiliās.
