Description
A comforting and creamy Swedish-inspired dish that combines juicy meatballs with a savory sauce, served over a bed of pasta. This Swedish Meatball Pasta is a family-friendly meal that brings together classic flavors in a delightful way.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Other:
- 12 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice, cooked and drained
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Mix together ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in beef broth. Simmer and add sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, simmer until cooked through. Add cooked pasta, toss gently, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use all ground beef or a plant-based alternative.
- For a richer sauce, substitute part of the beef broth with heavy cream.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a side of lingonberry jam for a traditional Swedish touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
