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Creamy Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

A deliciously creamy spaghetti dish topped with homemade meatballs, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80% lean
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For frying
For the Spaghetti
  • 12 oz Spaghetti Or any pasta of choice
  • 4 cups Water For boiling
  • 1 tbsp Salt For pasta water
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cook the Spaghetti
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and spaghetti, cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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