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Garlic Butter Meatballs Creamy

Garlic Butter Meatballs Creamy: 1 AMAZING Meal

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Juicy garlic butter meatballs served over creamy Parmesan linguine. This comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 oz linguine
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pasta cooking water, reserved

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add meatballs and cook until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally.
  5. While meatballs cook, boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ to 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove meatballs from skillet. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet.
  7. Sauté more garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  9. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Toss drained linguine into the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  11. Plate the creamy pasta and top with the warm garlic butter meatballs. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, deglaze the skillet with white wine after cooking the meatballs.
  • Use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage for an indulgent twist.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts best and provides superior flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of cream or milk, or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

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