Description

Garlic Butter Meatballs with Creamy Linguine Delight is a rich and indulgent dish combining savory, buttery meatballs with silky linguine in a creamy garlic butter sauce. It’s a perfect balance of flavors, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

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)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

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

For the Parmesan Linguine:

12 oz linguine

1 tbsp butter

¾ cup heavy cream

¾ cup grated Parmesan

Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta water (as needed for consistency)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for about 6-8 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat, then add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add lemon juice and parsley, and return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. In a separate pan, melt butter and add heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper. Thin with pasta water for the desired consistency.
Toss the cooked linguine in the creamy sauce. Plate the linguine and top with the meatballs. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
If you prefer extra spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add hot sauce to the garlic butter sauce.
Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with dairy-free cream and use a plant-based cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg