Description
Indulge in this comforting Swedish Meatball Pasta dish, where tender meatballs are simmered in a creamy sauce and served over a bed of pasta. A satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Serving:
- 12 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add beef broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return meatballs to the skillet, simmer covered. Cook pasta, then add to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- For added richness, stir in a spoonful of sour cream to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
