Description
Garlic Butter Meatballs served over creamy Parmesan linguine is a culinary delight that combines tender, flavor-packed meatballs with rich, cheesy pasta. This dish creates an unforgettable dining experience, perfect for cozy family dinners or fancy gatherings. With its irresistible aroma and luscious sauce, it’s bound to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat content)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, and egg until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for about 8 minutes; they will finish cooking later.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with the garlic butter sauce before adding meatballs back in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg