Swedish Meatballs and Noodles Recipe
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Creamy and flavorful Swedish Meatballs and Noodles casserole that combines tender meatballs with a rich gravy served over shell pasta.
- Author: Sarah
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Meatballs:
- 12 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pounds ground meat (beef, pork or venison)
Noodles:
- 2 cups shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Gravy:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups beef broth
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Prepare Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs with milk, cook onion and spices, mix with ground meat and eggs.
- Shape and Chill: Form meat mixture into balls, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until almost al dente, drain, and place in a casserole dish.
- Brown Meatballs: Brown meatballs in batches in a skillet.
- Make Gravy: Prepare a roux, add broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble and Bake: Combine meatballs, pasta, and gravy in the casserole dish. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy with garlic bread and salad.
Notes
- Using equal parts beef and pork creates a softer meatball texture.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings for a more robust flavor profile.
- Handle Swedish meatballs gently due to their delicate texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 872 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 62g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: NA
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 223mg