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Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs
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Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs
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Instructions
1
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, 1/2 of the parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well.
3
Form into meatballs and cook in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until browned on all sides and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
4
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same spices used for the meatballs.
6
Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and the remaining chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.
7
Return meatballs to the pan and simmer in sauce for 5–10 minutes.
8
Add cooked spaghetti and a splash of pasta water. Toss until everything is coated in sauce.
9
Top with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Starchy Water is Liquid Gold 💧Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining—the starch helps emulsify the Alfredo sauce and creates a silky, cohesive coating that clings perfectly to the spaghetti.
- Brown Your Meatballs Properly 🔆Sear meatballs on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust, then finish cooking in the Alfredo sauce for juiciness—don't skip the initial browning step.
- Cream Cheese Over Heavy Cream Alone 🧈Use cream cheese as your sauce base alongside heavy cream—it adds richness and prevents the sauce from breaking when reheated, while maintaining a luxurious texture.
- Add Parmesan at the End 🧀Stir grated Parmesan into the sauce only after removing from heat to prevent it from becoming grainy or separating—finish with a generous sprinkle on top of plated dishes.
- Bloom Your Garlic in Butter 🧄Toast minced fresh garlic in melted butter for 30-45 seconds before adding cream to infuse maximum flavor, but watch carefully to avoid burning and creating a bitter taste.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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