Alfredo Sauce With Meatballs
This cheesy and creamy Alfredo Sauce with Meatballs is comfort food at its best. Serve juicy meatballs in a classic Alfredo sauce alongside your favorite pasta in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 725kcal
Ingredients
Beef Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter salted or unsalted
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl by hand or with a spoon. Form 18 bite-sized meatballs.1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook them for 3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches The safe internal temperature for beef meatballs is 160°F (71°C). Set aside.2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the same pan. Cook for 30 minutes until melted and the garlic is fragrant.2 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Gradually add 3/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Add the reserved pasta sauce 1/4 cup at a time to loosen up the sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Add cooked meatballs back to the skillet with the cream sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve with your favorite cooked pasta such as fettuccine. Garnish with chopped parsley and some extra grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!1/4 cup fresh parsley
Notes
Adjust consistency: Reserve some pasta water to adjust the thickness of the sauce as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Storage: Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding beef stock or milk if needed. I don't recommend freezing the creamy sauce as it may separate upon thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1581IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 3mg
