Garlic Butter Meatballs : Parmesan Linguine Delight
Indulge in the comforting allure of Garlic Butter Meatballs: Parmesan Linguine Delight, a dish that combines savory garlic-infused meatballs with rich, creamy linguine. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, promising to impress your guests with its gourmet flavors while remaining easy to prepare. With a delightful blend of garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, every bite is a culinary treat that feels both cozy and elevated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef + ½ pork)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (meatballs)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (sauce)
- 12 oz linguine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat; add minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and parsley before returning meatballs to the skillet to simmer.
- Cook linguine according to package directions. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, add heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth; toss with cooked linguine.
- Serve meatballs over linguine with extra garlic butter sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg