Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe
A comforting and hearty Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake that combines juicy homemade meatballs, tender pasta, and a rich creamy sauce all baked to perfection.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients for the Meatballs:
- 1 and 1/4 cups plain panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons oil
Ingredients for the Pasta:
Ingredients for the Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Directions for the Meatballs: Add the panko bread crumbs to a large bowl and set aside… (Full detailed meatball preparation instructions).
- Directions for the Pasta: Cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the box, drain it and add it to a 9 x 13 oven safe baking dish.
- Directions for the Sauce and Assembly: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F… (Complete sauce preparation and assembly steps).
Notes
- For a twist, try using a mix of ground beef and ground turkey.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Homemade Meatballs