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Swedish Meatball Pasta

Swedish Meatball Pasta: A Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

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A comforting Swedish Meatball Pasta that merges tender meatballs and creamy sauce with hearty pasta for a delightful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can be replaced with more ground beef.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs if needed.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Substitute with a whole egg for a firmer texture.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Finely chopped onion or shallots can be used instead.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried parsley is a fine alternative.
  • 1 tsp Ground Allspice Nutmeg can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg Feel free to omit if unavailable.
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni Penne or rigatoni would work too.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Coconut oil or butter can add a different flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Opt for salted butter if that’s what you have.
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour works for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Choose unsalted or low-sodium for better control.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Swap for Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Pot
  • colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg yolks, green onions, chopped parsley, ground allspice, nutmeg, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well using your hands until just combined. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, each about 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. In a separate pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. In the same Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until lightly browned. Gradually add beef stock while whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return the meatballs to the creamy sauce and stir gently to coat. Heat through for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked elbow macaroni and sour cream until well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Spoon the creamy Swedish Meatball Pasta onto plates. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container; they stay delicious in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat well for easy lunches.

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