Description

Cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Juicy meatballs seasoned with warm spices nestle into creamy gravy-coated egg noodles and bake until golden and bubbling. This easy recipe combines hearty meat, rich sauce, and pasta into one satisfying dish. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, cozy food ideas, or a casserole perfect for the whole family, this dish delivers on all fronts. A must-have for anyone craving an easy recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon allspice

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

12 oz egg noodles

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix gently until just combined.

2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and brown in a skillet over medium heat. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes.

4. Slowly add beef broth while whisking. Then stir in cream and Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened.

5. Cook egg noodles just until al dente. Drain.

6. Toss noodles with the sauce and gently fold in meatballs.

7. Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with parsley.

8. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overmix your meatball mixture—keep it tender by mixing until just combined.

Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers to maintain the creamy texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Swedish-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
Calories: 540
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: easy recipe, comfort food, creamy pasta bake, Swedish meatballs, family dinner