Description
A delicious dish combining meatballs and pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken broth and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
- Add cooked pasta and meatballs to the skillet; toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use any pasta type you prefer.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and pan frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Meatballs Pasta