Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs

Name: Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb spaghetti; Salt; 0.5 tbsp Olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 handful chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; Salt; Black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Reserved pasta water

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This Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs is a creamy twist on a classic. Juicy homemade beef meatballs are seasoned and pan-seared, then simmered in a rich Alfredo sauce made from garlic, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. The spaghetti soaks up the garlicky, cheesy sauce, and everything comes together with a handful of parsley and a generous dusting of Parm. Perfect for meatball lovers who want to skip the red sauce but keep all the flavor.

Alfredo Spaghetti with Meatballs

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Step 1
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same spices used for the meatballs.
Step 6
Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and the remaining chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.
Step 7
Return meatballs to the pan and simmer in sauce for 5–10 minutes.
Step 8
Add cooked spaghetti and a splash of pasta water. Toss until everything is coated in sauce.
Step 9
Top with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving.

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