Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

from sixcleversisters.com
6 servings

This yummy Swedish meatball pasta bake is loaded with meatballs and cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a family weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups dry rotini
  • 50 frozen homestyle meatballs, 1/2 oz each
  • 6 Tbs butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbs parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. 2

    Bake frozen meatballs on a baking sheet for about 12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente and drain.

  4. 4

    For the sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan.

  5. 5

    Stir in flour and stir, cook for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Slowly whisk in 4 cups beef broth, worcestershire and seasoning.

  7. 7

    Stir until simmering.

  8. 8

    Add cream and parsley. Cook 10-15 minutes on medium, stirring constantly until thickened.

  9. 9

    Layer pasta in 9x13 pan, layer meatballs on top, pour sauce over.

  10. 10

    Bake uncovered at 375° for 30 minutes.