Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight! This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, combining tender beef meatballs with a rich garlic butter sauce that envelops creamy linguine. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe provides an effortless way to create memorable moments around the dinner table. In just under an hour, you can serve up a comforting meal that everyone will love, bringing together savory flavors and creamy textures that make each bite irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 tbsp for pasta)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, half of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in olive oil over medium heat until browned on all sides; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice and parsley before returning meatballs to simmer.
- Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and reserve pasta water.
- In another pan, combine melted butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan until smooth; mix in linguine and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve meatballs over creamy linguine with extra sauce and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg