Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake, a delightful fusion of tender meatballs, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that transforms a classic Swedish dish into a comforting weeknight dinner or a star at your next family gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into small meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- Boil water in a pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine cream of mushroom soup and beef broth in another bowl; mix well.
- Combine cooked meatballs and drained pasta with the sauce mixture, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Spread evenly, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg