Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight
Garlic Butter Meatballs: Creamy Linguine Delight is a culinary masterpiece that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table. The delightful aroma of garlic butter wafting through your kitchen sets the stage for this irresistible dish. Juicy beef meatballs, perfectly seared to create a golden crust, are bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Served over creamy linguine, this meal is not only rich in flavor but also easy to prepare—making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends with this comforting Italian-American classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Pasta water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20–24 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low; add butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley; return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes.
- Cook linguine according to package directions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked linguine in the creamy sauce before plating with meatballs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg