Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight
Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight. This dish brings together succulent beef meatballs enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, served over a bed of creamy linguine. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a hint of spice or extra herbs, you can make this dish truly your own. Each bite is hearty and satisfying, sure to warm your heart and fill your belly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering, Boiling
- 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
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Pasta water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (1–2 minutes). Stir in lemon juice and parsley before returning the meatballs to the pan. Simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer before adding grated Parmesan cheese.
- Toss cooked linguine with the sauce until well coated; use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve meatballs over creamy linguine and garnish with additional parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg