Description
Easy Garlic Butter Meatballs over Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a rich, satisfying dinner made in just 40 minutes. Juicy homemade meatballs are sautéed in garlicky butter and served atop velvety Parmesan cream sauce tossed with linguine. It’s a comforting, family-friendly pasta dish perfect for weeknights or guests!
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Linguine:
12 oz linguine pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
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Make meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls.
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Cook meatballs: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs for 8–10 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
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Cook pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer until thick and creamy.
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Combine: Toss linguine into the sauce, using pasta water to loosen if needed.
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Serve: Plate the creamy pasta and top with meatballs. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a leaner version.
- Bake meatballs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes if preferred.
- Stir in spinach or herbs for extra freshness.
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based butter, cream, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
