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Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

Hearty Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake for Comforting Nights

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This Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake is the ultimate winter comfort food, perfect for hearty meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef substitute with turkey or plant-based option
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup milk replace with almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 medium onion can swap with shallots or garlic
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend works as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce add more to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth chicken broth is suitable substitute
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream replace with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for variations
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta e.g., penne or rigatoni; opt for whole wheat or gluten-free

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings. Mix until well blended, then shape into meatballs.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then stir in flour.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream, simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. Boil salted water in a pot. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  6. In a baking dish, combine pasta, meatballs, and sauce, stirring everything until well coated.
  7. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, removing the foil for the last 5 minutes.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Extra tips include minding the salt, cooking meatballs evenly, chilling before baking, experimenting with pasta, and adding veggies for nutrition.

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