Description
Delicious garlic butter meatballs served over creamy Parmesan linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream and Parmesan cheese over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated.
- Serve the creamy linguine topped with garlic butter meatballs and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli to the linguine for added nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg