Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Parmesan Linguine with Garlic Butter Meatballs, a dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your home. Perfectly cooked linguine is enveloped in a luxurious garlic butter sauce, complemented by savory meatballs that are bursting with flavor. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh linguine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add linguine, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Create the Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 3. Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- 4. Sauté the Meatballs: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 5. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Add remaining minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Return meatballs to skillet, toss with drained linguine and grated Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg