Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight
Savor the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Meatballs with Creamy Linguine Delight, a dish that combines juicy beef meatballs enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine. This comforting meal is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its inviting aroma and creamy texture, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while providing a satisfying dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 20–24 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs on all sides (approximately 6–8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice and parsley before returning the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for about 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water. In another pan, melt butter and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until combined.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, then serve with meatballs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with linguine (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg