This super simple recipe has quickly become one of our family favs. This dish is rich and flavorful. Serve over a bed of egg noodles or white rice and add a piece of garlic toast to complete it.
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
Don’t have time to make the meatballs from scratch? Use frozen Italian meatballs. They will up the price of your overall meal, but will save time.
- 1 pound ground beef or ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Don’t have time to make this from scratch? Classico is the most comparable if you are in a pinch for time.
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted if preferred- also made this with I can’t believe its not butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder- if a more garlicky base is preferred, use minced garlic, but cut down to 1/2 tsp
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg (if using), salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Meatballs and Alfredo Sauce:
- Add the cooked meatballs to the Alfredo sauce, gently stirring to coat them with the sauce.
- Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring they are heated through.
- Serve:
- Serve the meatballs and Alfredo sauce over cooked pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Finish your delicious meatballs with Alfredo sauce by serving over a bed of egg noodles or rice and a side of garlic toast!