SWEDISH MEATBALL NOODLE BAKE
This Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is a comforting dish that combines pasta, seasoned meatballs, creamy sauce, and a crunchy topping. It serves as a hearty meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles uncooked
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 unit egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped chives optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Combine ground beef and ground pork in a mixing bowl, and add breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well to form meatballs (about 1 inch in size).
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In the baking dish, combine the cooked noodles, meatballs, and creamy mixture. Stir well to combine and ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the noodle and meatball mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef and pork with turkey for a lighter option. This dish can be prepared ahead of time; simply cover and refrigerate before baking. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes if taking directly from the fridge to the oven. For extra flavor, feel free to add more herbs like thyme or dill to the meat mixture.