Ingredients
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4 cloves garlic
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2 pints grape tomatoes
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4 tbsp olive oil
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3 sprigs thyme
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1 lb ground beef, 90% lean
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1/3 cup bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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3/4 (16 oz) pkg linguine
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves.
2
Put sliced garlic, tomatoes, 1 tbsp oil, thyme, salt, and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss to combine. Roast 30 min., until tomatoes are caramelized and softened, stirring once halfway through.
3
Meanwhile, mince remaining 2 garlic cloves. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground beef, bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 12 meatballs. Place onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 20 min., until fully cooked.
4
Preheat broiler. Brown meatballs under broiler 2–3 min., until golden brown.
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
6
Into pot with cooked linguine, add roasted tomatoes, meatballs, remaining 3 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine, and garnish with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
