Creamy Fettuccine Pasta with Meatballs Recipe
Thiscreamy fettuccine pasta with meatballs is a rich and comforting dish. Juicymeatballs are cooked to perfection, then tossed with tender fettuccine in avelvety Parmesan cream sauce. The recipe is simple—cook the meatballs, preparethe creamy sauce, and mix everything together. Serve it hot with extra Parmesanfor an indulgent Italian meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Water and salt for boiling
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roll into small balls.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a pan with heated olive oil. Cook meatballs until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the fettuccine by boiling it in salted water until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta and meatballs to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!