Garlic Butter Meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound ground beef or pork.
02 - ½ cup breadcrumbs.
03 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan.
04 - 1 large egg.
05 - 2 minced garlic cloves.
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
07 - Salt and pepper to taste.
08 - 2 tablespoons butter.
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
10 - 12 ounces linguine.
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce.
12 - 3 minced garlic cloves for sauce.
13 - 1½ cups heavy cream.
14 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan for sauce.
15 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning for sauce.
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley.

# Instructions:

01 - Combine meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, seasonings and form into 1-inch balls.
02 - Brown meatballs in butter and oil for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
03 - Boil linguine in salted water until al dente, save some water before draining.
04 - Melt butter in the same pan, cook garlic until fragrant.
05 - Add cream and seasoning, simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
06 - Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed to thin.
07 - Top pasta with meatballs, sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan.

# Notes:

01 - Can deglaze pan with white wine for extra flavor.
02 - Works with spaghetti or fettuccine too.
03 - Fresh grated Parmesan works best.

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