🇸🇪 Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake | Creamy, Cozy & So Delicious

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🇸🇪 Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake | Creamy, Cozy & So Delicious







🧆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love the flavors of classic Swedish meatballs, get ready to fall for this baked pasta version. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with tender meatballs coated in that signature savory gravy — all baked together with pasta and melted cheese on top.

It’s the ultimate comfort-food casserole — perfect for chilly nights, family dinners, or make-ahead meals that reheat like a dream.

🍝 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef + ½ pork for richer flavor)

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 small onion, finely grated

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon allspice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)

For the sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 3 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream or half & half

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta bake:

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or egg noodles work best)

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the meatballs

In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for 5 minutes.
Add ground meat, onion, egg, garlic powder, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.

Roll into small 1-inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown meatballs on all sides until golden (they’ll finish cooking later). Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: Make the creamy Swedish gravy

In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Combine everything

Add cooked pasta and meatballs to the gravy and stir to coat evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.

Step 5: Bake it!

Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve your Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake with:

  • A crisp green salad

  • Garlic bread or buttered rolls

  • A sprinkle of fresh parsley or lingonberry jam on the side for that Swedish touch

🌟 Tips & Variations

  • Shortcut: Use frozen meatballs (bake or pan-fry before adding).

  • Lighter version: Use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of cream.

  • Add veggies: Stir in spinach or peas before baking for extra color and nutrition.

  • Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate; bake when ready to serve.

❤️ Why This Recipe Works

This Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake has everything we crave — savory gravy, tender meatballs, creamy noodles, and melted cheese. It’s nostalgic, cozy, and deeply satisfying — like a warm hug in a casserole dish.

It’s comfort food that brings everyone back for seconds (and maybe thirds).



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