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Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight Recipe

Garlic Butter Meatballs : Creamy Linguine Delight Recipe

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Indulge in the savory goodness of Garlic Butter Meatballs served over creamy Parmesan Linguine in this recipe that promises a delightful dining experience.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef + ½ pork for extra flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt to taste

For the Parmesan Linguine:

  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Pasta water (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make the Meatballs – In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape into balls and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Sear the Meatballs – Brown meatballs in olive oil in batches. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Cook the Garlic Butter Sauce – In the same skillet, cook butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer meatballs in the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Make the Pasta – Cook linguine. Prepare a creamy sauce with butter, cream, and Parmesan. Toss cooked linguine in the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Plate and Serve – Serve meatballs over linguine, drizzle with extra garlic butter, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Meatballs, Parmesan Linguine, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Meatball Pasta