🔸️🔸️Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or pork
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
🔸️🔸️Instructions:
1. Make the Meatballs:
In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
🔹️2. Cook the Pasta:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain, toss with a bit of olive oil, and set aside.
🔹️3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
🔹️4. Combine Meatballs and Pasta:
Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated in the creamy sauce.
🔹️5. Serve:
Plate the pasta and meatballs, garnished with chopped parsley. Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.
Enjoy this indulgent, garlicky delight! Perfect for a comforting dinner.
