Description
A comforting dish featuring tender meatballs in garlic butter, tossed with linguine and topped with Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about 10-12 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth and simmer. Toss in the cooked linguine and meatballs, coating everything well. Serve with extra Parmesan and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using Italian seasoning or fresh herbs. You can also substitute the meat for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg