Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight
Indulge in a comforting family meal with Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight. This dish features tender beef meatballs enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over perfectly cooked linguine. It turns any ordinary dinner into a special occasion, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and cozy gatherings. With its simplicity and delightful flavors, even novice cooks can impress their guests. Ready to create an unforgettable dining experience? Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. 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 and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant (1–2 minutes), then stir in lemon juice and parsley. Return meatballs to the skillet to simmer in the sauce for about 5–7 minutes.
- Cook linguine per package instructions; reserve pasta water. In another pan, melt butter, add cream, and Parmesan until combined. Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce.
- Serve meatballs over creamy linguine with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg