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Alfredo Meatballs make the best comfort food with the creamy alfredo sauce. Make Fettuccine Alfredo with meatballs for the best weeknight meal.

A large pot filled with creamy Alfredo meatballs garnished with chopped parsley. The meatballs are submerged in a rich, white sauce. The pot is placed on a white surface next to a cutting board with a loaf of bread.
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My kids love alfredo recipes and this meatball recipe is one of their favorites. Homemade baked meatballs are mixed with alfredo sauce to make this the ultimate meatball recipe.

Meatballs and alfredo sauce make the perfect combination for a main dish recipe. Serve it to a crowd or for an easy weeknight meal. Try these other alfredo recipes – Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe, Easy Instant pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe and Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Casserole Recipe.

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Why We Love This Recipe

Once the cooler weather, we love making comfort foods. This alfredo meatballs is one that we make all the time because of the minimal prep time and how easy it is to make.

If you love the traditional meatball recipe that is served with red sauce, then try something new with this alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

Ingredients for a recipe laid out on a light-colored surface. Includes ground meat for meatballs, grated cheese, dry breadcrumbs, seasonings, butter, milk, an egg, minced garlic, and other small amounts of spices and seasonings in bowls. Text reads "Eating On A Dime.com".
  • Ground Beef – You can also use pork, ground chicken or ground turkey
  • Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs – We like using Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Milk – You may need an additional ¼ cup milk
  • Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic

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How to Make Alfredo Meatballs

  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
A glass bowl containing ground meat, an egg, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, and grated cheese sets the stage for a delicious meatballs recipe. A spatula with a wooden handle rests inside the bowl. A green and white striped kitchen towel is next to the bowl on a pristine white surface.

Step 2 – In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds 20 raw meatballs, evenly spaced in a 4x5 grid. A green and white striped kitchen towel is draped beside the baking sheet on a light-colored countertop, ready for an Alfredo dish. The bottom right corner has the text "Eating On A Dime.com".

Step 3 – Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds 20 baked meatballs arranged in a grid. Melted cheese has oozed out around the meatballs, reminiscent of a hearty Alfredo recipe. A green and white striped cloth is placed next to the tray on the left side. The background is a light-colored surface.

Step 4 – Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.

A cooking pot bubbles with a mixture of minced garlic and butter, hinting at a delectable Alfredo sauce in the making. A wooden spoon rests atop the pot. To the left, a green and white striped kitchen towel is partially visible on a grey, textured background.

Step 5 – While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

A pot on a light-colored surface contains a creamy Alfredo mixture with a layer of melted butter on top. A wooden spoon rests in the pot, partially submerged in the sauce. Nearby, a green and white striped cloth is placed next to the pot, hinting at delicious recipe preparations.

Step 6 – Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

A pot filled with creamy Alfredo sauce is seen with a wooden spoon resting inside. The sauce has grated cheese and seasonings on top. A green and white striped kitchen towel is placed next to the pot on a light-colored surface.

Step 7 – Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

  • Step 8 – Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cooked meatballs to the Alfredo sauce, stirring gently to coat the meatballs evenly.
  • Step 9 – Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Recipe Tips

  • Serving Amount – Generally this recipe should make between 20-24 meatballs.
  • Sauce Consistency – If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.
  • Meatballs – We recommend using a cookie scoop to ensure the meatballs are about the same size. This ensures that the meatballs are about the same size to make sure they cook evenly.
A close-up of a spoon holding three meatballs covered in a creamy Alfredo sauce, shown over a bed of fettuccine pasta. The meatballs are garnished with small parsley pieces.

Serving Suggestions

My whole family loves these meatballs. We love to serve these meatballs with alfredo sauce over fettuccini pasta. For a low carb option you can also serve over Easy Zucchini Noodles Recipe.

These meatballs can easily be served with Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe or Instant pot White Rice Recipe with a side of Air Fryer Broccoli for a complete meal idea. For even more side dish ideas, see What to Serve with Meatballs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you Cook Meatballs before Putting in Sauce?

Yes, we baked the meatballs before cooking in the alfredo sauce.

How to Store Leftover Meatballs

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Reheat Alfredo Meatballs

You can easily reheat the meatballs in the microwave or the stovetop until heated through.

Can I Freeze Meatballs?

You can place the meatballs in the freezer in a freezer safe container. If you plan on freezing the meatballs I would keep the alfredo sauce separately. The alfredo sauce may not thaw well after being frozen.

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Alfredo Meatballs

5 from 1 vote
Alfredo Meatballs make the best comfort food with the creamy alfredo sauce. Make Fettuccini Alfredo with meatballs for the best weeknight meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine Italian
Course Main Course
Calories 962
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Meatballs:

Alfredo Sauce:

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cooked meatballs to the Alfredo sauce, stirring gently to coat the meatballs evenly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Generally this recipe should make between 20-24 meatballs.
If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 962kcal, Carbohydrates 16g, Protein 40g, Fat 82g, Saturated Fat 45g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 25g, Trans Fat 2g, Cholesterol 298mg, Sodium 1625mg, Potassium 557mg, Fiber 0.5g, Sugar 4g, Vitamin A 2199IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 570mg, Iron 3mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Eating on a Dime!

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    The alfredo sauce topped on the meatballs gave them the best flavor.