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Swedish Meatball Pasta

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Swedish Meatball Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender meatballs with creamy savory sauce and pasta, perfect for a hearty and indulgent meal.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Swedish-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or a mix of ground beef and pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, grated or finely minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cooking meatballs)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for roux)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 12 oz pasta (egg noodles, penne, or fettuccine)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes.
  2. Mix soaked breadcrumbs with ground meat, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Form into small meatballs.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in flour to make a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth, then add cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain.
  7. Return meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
  8. Toss pasta with sauce and meatballs or serve sauce over pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Use sour cream for a tangier flavor.
  • Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Plant-based meatballs and veggie broth make it vegetarian.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream if needed.

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