Meatballs with Creamy Sauce over Noodles
Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a quick, creamy sauce, served over tender noodles. A comforting weeknight dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form into 12 small meatballs.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Return meatballs to the sauce. Simmer gently until cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook 8 oz egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and serve with meatballs and sauce, topped with black pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- pot for noodles
- colander
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