Description
Indulge in a plate of creamy Parmesan Linguine paired with savory garlic butter meatballs, a dish that promises to impress at any gathering. This recipe combines tender linguine with flavorful, juicy meatballs bathed in a rich garlic cream sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for family dinners or entertaining friends. With its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this dish is sure to become a beloved favorite at your table.
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
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shape the mixture into meatballs and brown on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Lower heat, add butter to the skillet until melted, then stir in heavy cream while scraping the skillet for flavor.
- Toss cooked linguine into the sauce, mixing gently until coated.
- Serve topped with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg