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Looking to elevate your weeknight dinner game? Look no further than the mouthwatering Swedish Meatball Pasta Casserole! This delightful dish combines the best of both worlds: tender Swedish meatballs and comforting pasta, all baked to perfection in a luscious creamy sauce.

Prepare to be transported to the cozy kitchens of Sweden as you savor every bite of this hearty casserole. Imagine succulent homemade meatballs, expertly seasoned with a delicate blend of herbs and spices, nestled within a bed of al dente pasta. Each forkful offers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Swedish Meatball Pasta Casserole is not only an alluring feast for your taste buds but also a convenient and satisfying meal for the whole family. Its make-ahead nature allows you to assemble the casserole in advance, making dinner prep a breeze on those hectic days. Plus, the leftovers taste even better the next day, ensuring a satisfying lunch to look forward to.

So, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply yearning for a soul-soothing dinner, Swedish Meatball Pasta Casserole is the answer. It's a timeless classic with a twist that will win the hearts of meatball and pasta enthusiasts alike. Comforting, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious – indulge in this ultimate comfort food and let the magic of Swedish cuisine whisk you away.

Swedish Meatball Pasta Casserole

Yield: 6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Homemade Swedish meatballs, pasta, and a creamy sauce come together to make this casserole perfectly hearty and delicious for a cool weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Meatballs

3/4 C. Plain Panko Bread Crumbs
2 Tbsp. Butter
1/3 C. Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
1Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Pepper
1/4 Tsp. Ground Allspice
1/8 Tsp. Nutmeg
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1/3 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Eggs
1 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef

Casserole

1 C. Small Shell Pasta
3 Tbsp. Butter
3 1/2 Tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
2 C. Reduced Sodium Beef Broth
1/4 C. Water
1 1/2 Tsp. Worcestershire
1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
1/4 C. Heavy Cream

Instructions

Place the 3/4 C. Plain Panko Bread Crumbs into a large bowl, set aside.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 Tbsp. Butter. Add in the 1/3 C. Yellow Onion, 1Tsp. Salt, 1/4 Tsp. Pepper, 1/4 Tsp. Ground Allspice, and 1/8 Tsp. Nutmeg; cook for about 5 minutes.
Add in the 2 Cloves of Garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
Sir in the 1/3 C. Milk and stir everything together. Bring it to a simmer.
Once the onion mixture has come to a summer, pour it into the large bowl with the panko. The mixture will be very thick. Set the bowl aside to cool.
When cooled, add in the 1 Eggs and the 1 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef; stir until well combined.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Also give an 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish a spritz of the non-stick spray; set aside.
Scoop out into 3 Tbsp. amounts and shape into balls; set onto the prepared baking sheet. (You should get a good 15 meatballs.)
Once all the meatballs are rolled, place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Once the meatballs are done, remove from the oven and nestle into the pasta.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the 3 Tbsp. Butter.
Whisk in the 3 1/2 Tbsp. All-Purpose Flour and continue stirring constantly for a minute or two.
Stir in the 2 C. Reduced Sodium Beef Broth, 1/4 C. Water, 1 1/2 Tsp. Worcestershire, 1 1/2 Tsp. Salt, and 1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper. Bring it to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley and 1/4 C. Heavy Cream. Stir everything together and continue to cook until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and pasta.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes.

Recommended Products

Premium Bread Crumbs, Panko Plain

La Moderna Shells Pasta

Lea & Perrins The Original Worcestershire Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories

354.36

Fat (grams)

18.57 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

10.45 g

Carbs (grams)

23.27 g

Fiber (grams)

1.3 g

Net carbs

21.95 g

Sugar (grams)

1.81 g

Protein (grams)

22.72 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1349.88 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

110.81 mg

Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free