Description
A comforting and delicious Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake that combines savory meatballs with pasta and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, heavy cream, oregano, and basil. Stir in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the pasta mixture and gently fold to combine.
- Transfer the pasta and meatball mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef and pork.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the pasta mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg