Description
This cozy Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake combines juicy homemade meatballs, creamy gravy, and tender egg noodles, all baked together for a comforting, one-pan dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 oz egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
3. While the meatballs are baking, cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly add the beef broth while whisking, then stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce, then gently fold in the cooked meatballs.
6. Transfer everything to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle parsley on top.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overwork the meatball mixture—gentle mixing makes them tender.
Undercook the noodles slightly so they don’t get mushy when baked.
Let the bake rest before serving to help everything set and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked Casserole
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg