Description
A comforting and delicious Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake that combines savory meatballs with creamy pasta and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, heavy cream, sour cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the pasta and meatball mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef and pork.
- You can also use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the pasta mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg