Homemade Garlic Butter Meatballs with Linguine | Classic Italian Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• Salt for pasta water
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped