Description
A comforting and flavorful Garlic Butter Meatball Pasta featuring hearty meatballs and tender pasta in a savory garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Form the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form mixture into meatballs, aiming for about 1-inch size.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking them until they are browned and cooked through (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Combine with Pasta: Once the meatballs are cooked, add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to combine everything, letting the pasta soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and more grated Parmesan over the top before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap ground turkey for beef or use gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg