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Parmesan Linguine & Garlic Butter Meatballs: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious recipe for Parmesan Linguine & Garlic Butter Meatballs, combining tender meatballs with a creamy Parmesan sauce over linguine pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Once the meatballs are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to combine with the meatballs and sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • To enhance the recipe, try adding sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.
  • For a spicy kick, incorporate red pepper flakes into the sauce.

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