Alfredo Meatballs
Alfredo Meatballs is a delicious dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef or turkey, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, this dish is perfect for a comforting meal. Served over fettuccine, it offers a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 oz fettuccine, cooked
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet with Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve cooked fettuccine on plates, topped with Alfredo meatballs and sauce. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg