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Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A savory and comforting Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake recipe that combines tender meatballs, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce, baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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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:

  • 2 cups shell 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

Instructions

  1. Directions for the Meatballs: Add panko to a bowl. Cook onion, spices, and garlic. Add milk, then combine with panko. Mix with eggs, beef, and pork. Form balls, chill, then brown in skillet.
  2. Directions for the Pasta: Cook pasta al dente, drain, and place in a baking dish.
  3. Directions for the Sauce and Assembly: Preheat oven. Place meatballs in dish. Make a roux with butter and flour, add broth, water, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Add parsley and cream. Pour sauce over meatballs and pasta. Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Start with less salt and Worcestershire in the sauce, adjust to taste.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1180mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food