Description
Indulge in a delectable dish of Garlic Butter Meatballs & Parmesan Linguine that will transport your taste buds to Italian-American comfort. This creamy pasta with savory meatballs is a dreamy combination that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Linguine:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for pasta)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, half the minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, add cream and pasta water, then simmer.
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine, reserving pasta water. Toss cooked pasta with Parmesan in the skillet, add meatballs, and coat in sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- For a richer taste, consider adding a splash of white wine to the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
