Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake
Introduction
This comforting Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake combines creamy gravy, tender pasta, and juicy homemade meatballs into a hearty casserole that’s perfect for cold days. While the recipe has several steps and takes some time—especially since the meatballs require chilling—it’s not difficult to make, and the result is absolutely worth it. The balance of pasta, sauce, and meatballs creates a rich, satisfying dish that reheats well and feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 1/4 cups plain panko bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons oil
For the Pasta
- 2 cups shell pasta
For the Sauce
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (start with less and adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon salt (start with less and adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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