Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight
If you’re craving a comforting and flavorful dish, look no further than Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight. This recipe combines savory beef meatballs simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of creamy linguine. In just under an hour, you can whip up this satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Kids and adults alike will love the combination of tender meatballs and luscious pasta. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or spices, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz linguine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting butter and adding garlic; stir in lemon juice and return meatballs.
- Cook linguine as per package instructions; reserve pasta water.
- In a saucepan, combine butter and heavy cream; add Parmesan until melted. Adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Serve meatballs over creamy linguine and garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg