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Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

This Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake combines savory meatballs and creamy sauce with pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if desired
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 medium Onion (Grated) or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice or cloves/cinnamon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or extra sharp cheddar
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta or penne/elbow macaroni
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • skillet
  • Large pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, minced garlic, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and shape into 1-inch meatballs. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  3. Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add beef broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened (5-7 minutes). Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan.
  5. In a greased baking dish, mix pasta, meatballs, and sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle additional Parmesan if desired.
  6. Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Mix meatball ingredients gently to avoid tough meatballs. Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.

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