Lemon Parmesan Meatballs in Creamy Sauce
These Lemon Parmesan Meatballs offer a refreshing twist on the classic meatball with a hint of lemon and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect served over noodles or rice, or enjoyed on their own.
Equipment
- spatula
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
Ingrediënten
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- ⅔ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons Béchamel sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 4 tablespoons of heavy cream
- Juice of ½ of a lemon strained
- 1 teaspoon of bread crumbs
- Salt to taste
Instructies
- How do I prepare it?
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, Béchamel sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Shape the mixture into 8 meatballs and then flatten them slightly.
- In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 15 minutes, turning frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a serving dish to keep them warm.
- In a saucepan, pour the heavy cream and add the strained lemon juice and bread crumbs.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the meatballs, stirring to ensure each meatball is well coated.
- Serve the meatballs with your choice of noodles or rice, or enjoy them on their own.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Pinot Grigio or a light Chardonnay to complement the lemony flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 28 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 550 g
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