Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight
Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich flavors and a cozy atmosphere to your dinner table. This delightful dish features juicy beef meatballs enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of creamy linguine. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. The combination of savory meatballs and creamy pasta creates an irresistible experience that will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until just mixed. Form into 20-24 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) on low heat. Stir in lemon juice and parsley before adding meatballs back in; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Cook linguine as per package instructions; reserve pasta water before draining. In another pan, melt butter and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until combined. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve meatballs over linguine with extra sauce and garnishes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg