Swedish Meatball Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    836 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Swedish Meatball Pasta

Nutritious and delicious, Swedish Meatball Pasta is a perfect meal for adults and children alike. Made with tender, juicy beef, pasta spirals, and a creamy, savory sauce, this dish is an excellent choice for family dinners that everyone will love. 

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Ingredients

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meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion medium, white or yellow, diced
  • 2 egg large, lightly whisked
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked or 1/2 teaspoon ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt

pasta

  • 16 ounces pasta short noodles such as penne, ziti, cavatappi or cellentani
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white onion diced, or yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups milk I used half and half
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, cracked
  • parsley optional, freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients for the meatballs and mix well. Shape into balls about 1.5 inches wide (a cookie scoop works great, I typically use to scoops with a regular sized cookie scoop for each meatball).
  3. To cook the meatballs, you can brown them oven medium-high heat in an oven-safe skillet for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes until cooked through OR skip the browning and arrange them on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish in a single layer (not touching) and put them straight into the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
  4. While meatballs are cooking, place noodles in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until just fork-tender (follow package directions), drain, and set aside.
  5. In the same pot you cooked the noodles (or a large skillet at least 2 inches deep) melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute longer until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and stir until it comes together in a thick paste.
  7. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, followed by the milk.
  8. Stir in worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Stir in noodles to coat in the sauce, then add the cooked meatballs. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

  • The meatballs: I personally like to brown them in the skillet first, then transfer to the oven, but putting them straight into the oven works great too!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 836kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 2g (100%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 1401mg (58%) Potassium 889mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 244IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 836 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 836kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1401mg 58%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 244IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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