Garlic Butter Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

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Garlic Butter Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Zucchini Noodles:

• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
   2. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
   3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
   4. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
   5. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
   1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
   2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   3. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
   4. Return the meatballs to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
3. Prepare the Zucchini Noodles:
   1. In another skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   2. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and cook, tossing frequently, until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
   3. Squeeze the lemon juice over the zucchini noodles and season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve:
   1. Divide the zucchini noodles among plates.
   2. Top with the garlic butter meatballs.
   3. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your Garlic Butter Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles!