Garlic Butter Meatballs and Pasta

Delicious meatballs with a simple, garlic butter pasta!

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Difficulty

Easy
Garlic Butter Meatballs and Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 box protein spaghetti
  • 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, 2 cloves garlic (2 teaspoons minced), egg, parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, then form into tablespoon-size meatballs.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook meatballs until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    Cook pasta according to box instructions. Melt butter in skillet and add remaining minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add pasta to skillet, toss with garlic butter, and add lemon juice. Return meatballs to skillet and heat until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Garnish with parmesan before serving