Description
Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Meatballs with Cream Sauce Pasta—a creamy, comforting pasta dish with juicy meatballs and a luscious garlic butter sauce perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef or mix of beef and chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 250g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Salt for pasta water
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Shape into small meatballs and set aside.
3. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
6. Add chicken broth and simmer briefly, then stir in heavy cream.
7. Season with black pepper and oregano, and let the sauce thicken slightly.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
9. Return meatballs to the pan and coat with sauce.
10. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine, adding pasta water if needed.
11. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of meats for deeper flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Reheat with milk or broth to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg