Description
This Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake combines everything you love about classic meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce and tender pasta. With hints of allspice and nutmeg and a golden baked finish, it’s a comforting dish perfect for gatherings or a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1¼ cups plain panko breadcrumbs
4 tbsp butter
⅔ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
3 tbsp oil (for searing)
For the Pasta:
2 cups shell pasta
For the Sauce:
6 tbsp butter
¼ cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
½ cup water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (start with less and adjust to taste)
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp salt (or less, to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make the Meatballs:
Sauté onions in 4 tbsp butter until soft. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, spices, garlic, milk, and eggs. Add meats and cooked onions. Form into meatballs.
Sear in oil until browned on all sides. Set aside.
Cook Pasta:
Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
Melt 6 tbsp butter in a pot, whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in broth and water until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire, parsley, cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
Assemble Bake:
In a large baking dish, combine pasta, meatballs, and sauce. Mix gently and spread evenly.
Bake:
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with more parsley.
Notes
Hearty, nostalgic, and irresistibly creamy—this Swedish pasta bake is comfort food at its finest!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 620 per serving
- Sugar: 4g per serving
- Fat: 38g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g per serving
- Fiber: 2g per serving
- Protein: 35g per serving