Description
A quick and easy Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake combining hearty pasta with savory meatballs, topped with a gooey layer of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb frozen Swedish meatballs
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, then add meatballs and brown slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed mixture, beef broth, heavy cream, half of the shredded cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg