Parmesan Linguine & Garlic Butter Meatballs
A comforting dish of linguine and luscious garlic butter meatballs, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Flexible
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside while you prepare the meatballs.
- In a bold mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and form into meatballs, making them about 1 inch in size.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the meatballs and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Serve the dish with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Pairs well with a garden salad and crusty bread. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg