Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

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.

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

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About this Recipe

Looking for a comforting, easy dinner that the whole family will love? This Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake brings together tender meatballs and a rich, creamy sauce for the ultimate weeknight meal.

What makes this dish a standout is how effortlessly it comes together. Using convenient frozen homestyle meatballs means less prep, while a homemade creamy sauce, thickened with butter and flour and enriched with beef broth and Worcestershire, delivers deep, savory flavor. It's a satisfying, hearty dish designed for busy evenings.

You can anticipate a truly satisfying experience with this pasta bake. Each forkful will be loaded with tender meatballs nestled among perfectly cooked rotini, all coated in a velvety, savory sauce. The careful balance of salt, pepper, and garlic powder enhances the rich, creamy base, making every bite incredibly comforting and flavorful. The touch of fresh parsley adds a pleasant aroma and a pop of color to this deeply satisfying dish. This is a hearty meal that feels both special and achievable for any home cook.

This dish is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. While rotini is perfect for capturing the creamy sauce, feel free to use another short pasta shape like penne or ziti if that's what you have on hand. For a slightly different flavor profile, a pinch more garlic powder or pepper can easily tailor the seasoning to your liking. If you prefer an even richer, creamier sauce, a splash more half and half can be stirred in.

Serve this hearty Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake directly from the casserole dish, perhaps with a simple green salad or some crusty bread on the side to complete a satisfying family meal.

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