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Garlic Butter Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Linguine

Juicy garlic butter meatballs served over creamy Parmesan linguine for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced for sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix all meatball ingredients and form small balls.
  2. Sear meatballs in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
  3. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente, reserve pasta water.
  4. Make garlic butter sauce by melting butter and sautéing garlic.
  5. Add cream, broth, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning; simmer to thicken.
  6. Combine pasta and sauce, then add meatballs back in and toss gently.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with garlic bread and a green salad for a perfect meal.