Description
A delightful dish of juicy meatballs bathed in garlic butter, served over rich and creamy Parmesan linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce. Cover and keep warm.
- In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated. Plate the linguine and top with garlic butter meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 15-30 minutes before cooking. You can also substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: meatballs, pasta, garlic butter, creamy sauce, Italian recipe