March 31, 2020

Creamy Linguine with Italian Meatballs, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Name: Creamy Linguine with Spicy Italian Meatballs, Broccoli and Mushrooms
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Linguine; 1 lb Choice of Meatballs; ½ cup Heavy Cream; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Coconut Cream; 2 cups Broccoli Florets; 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms; 1 Medium Sliced Yellow Onion; 3 Garlic Cloves; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Arrowroot or Cornstarch; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Parsley; 2 tbsp Sugar

Creamy Linguine with Italian Meatballs, Broccoli and Mushrooms

Sometimes a good pasta dish is good for the soul. Pasta has always been one of those comfort foods for me. I don’t make pasta a ton in our house, but when I do, I like to make it when its a little chilly or dreary outside.

For this recipe, I used spicy Italian meatballs that I found at the local grocery store. They were delicious, but I think next time, I will use a chicken or turkey meatball instead. You can use any meatball of your choice. If you aren’t a fan of meatballs, you could use ground up sausage and add to the sauce.

AuthorErin GroveCategoryPasta, Quick and Easy Dinners

Yields6 Servings

1 lb Linguine

1 lb Choice of Meatballs

½ cup Heavy Cream

2 cups Chicken Broth

1 cup Coconut Cream

2 cups Broccoli Florets

2 cups Sliced Mushrooms

1 Medium Sliced Yellow Onion

3 Garlic Cloves

1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

3 tbsp Olive Oil

3 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Arrowroot or Cornstarch

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Dried Parsley

2 tbsp Sugar

To caramelize the onions:

To caramelize the onions: Add butter and olive oil to a medium saute pan and heat on medium heat. Once oil and butter is simmering, add sliced onions. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add salt and sugar and stir. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Onions will caramelize and start to brown. Move onions to bowl and set aside.

For the meatballs, veggies and sauce:

Bake the meatballs according to package instructions.

In a large saute pan, add olive oil, garlic, broccoli and mushrooms.

Saute on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes until broccoli is bright green and mushrooms are slightly cooked.

Move broccoli and mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to instructions on the box.

In the saute pan, add butter, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley to sauce.

Add coconut cream and heavy cream and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Whisk in arrowroot to sauce and let simmer for 5-7 minutes. Sauce will start to thicken.

Add Parmesan cheese and stir.

Add vegetables and onions to the sauce and stir.

Add pasta to the sauce and stir.

Serve with your choice of meatballs. Enjoy!

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