Description
Creamy Parmesan Pasta with Juicy Meatballs
“Indulge in this rich, creamy Parmesan pasta with juicy homemade meatballs—comfort food at its finest!
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Pasta:
8 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or your choice)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Meatballs:
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Form into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned and fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Assemble & Serve:
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it’s well coated.
Top with the juicy meatballs.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Who’s ready to take a bite?