Garlic Butter Meatball and Pasta Skillet

• total time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (for meatballs)

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic (minced)

12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then transfer to the oven to finish cooking, about 10-12 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs and pasta, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.