Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Swedish meatballs combined with pasta in a rich and creamy sauce, a delightful meal that’s perfect for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For Serving:
- 12 ounces egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in batches. Set aside when done.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add beef broth. Stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Combine and Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta, drain, and set aside.
- Finish and Serve: Toss pasta with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade beef broth.
- You can opt for ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
