Enjoy the tantalizing flavors of Sage Lemon Butter Pasta with Meatballs at home! This deliciously simple dish is sure to tantalize and delight your taste buds, no matter what occasion.
Heat oven to 375°. Heat a large pot of water on high heat, add pinch of salt.
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Form meatballs, approximately the size of a ping pong ball. Spray a baking tray with non-stick cooking spray and place meatballs in baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes
Cook pasta; add to salted boiling water. Return water to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook pasta for approximately 6 minutes or until soft, drain and reserve.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and allow to melt, add sage leaves once butter is completely melted. Allow sage leaves and the butter to begin to brown, carefully add lemon juice, add the cooked pasta and shredded Parmesan cheese, mix well and transfer to serving bowl.
Remove meatballs from oven, place 6-8 onto pasta. Add a little more Parmesan cheese on top.
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