Description
A comforting and delicious Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake that combines tender meatballs, creamy sauce, and pasta for a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the beef broth, heavy cream, and marinara sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meatballs, and sauce mixture. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the pasta and meatball mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley 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: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg