Description
Indulge in the warmth of Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake, a delightful blend of tender meatballs and creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. This dish not only fills your kitchen with a comforting aroma but also promises to create lasting memories around the dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals, it’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into one-inch meatballs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In another saucepan, combine heavy cream, beef broth, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper over medium heat until warmed through.
- In the greased baking dish, layer pasta followed by meatballs; pour sauce over and mix gently.
- Bake for 25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg