Juicy, tender meatballs tossed with pasta in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce—this comforting dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~680 kcal per serving
Protein: ~38g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Meatballs
400g ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
🍝 Pasta & Sauce
300g pasta (spaghetti or penne)
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
🥩 1. Make meatballs
Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, and spices. Form small balls.
🔥 2. Cook meatballs
Pan-fry or bake at 200°C for 15–18 minutes until browned and cooked through.
🍝 3. Cook pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
🧄 4. Make creamy parmesan sauce
Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and milk. Simmer and stir in parmesan until smooth.
🍽️ 5. Combine
Add cooked pasta and meatballs into the sauce. Toss until fully coated.
🧀 6. Serve
Top with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This dish is creamy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying—the tender meatballs soak up the rich garlic parmesan sauce, creating a perfect comfort food classic.
