Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight
Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight is a comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender meatballs and creamy pasta. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, providing a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create an indulgent experience that everyone will love. The savory meatballs, tossed in a luscious garlic sauce, paired with linguine creates a delightful harmony of flavors. It’s customizable too—feel free to tweak the spices and herbs based on your preferences!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef + ½ lamb)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. In a separate saucepan, combine melted butter and heavy cream; stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce and serve topped with meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg