Description
Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Meatballs Linguine, featuring juicy meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and pork, enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, and served over al dente linguine. This comforting dish is perfect for impressing family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
- Add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter (yielding 20-24 meatballs).
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguine without rinsing.
- In the skillet with the garlic butter sauce, add the drained linguine and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Gently add the baked meatballs and toss everything together carefully.
- Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs in the meatball mixture.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes