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Swedish Meatball Pasta

Savory Swedish Meatball Pasta: Comfort in Every Bite

Discover how to make Swedish Meatball Pasta, a family-friendly recipe that combines creamy sauce and succulent meatballs in a quick, satisfying dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be substituted with ground turkey
  • 1 pound Ground Pork For a leaner alternative, use only ground turkey
  • 1 cup Panko Regular breadcrumbs can be used instead
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Using whole eggs can yield a firmer texture
  • 3 scallions Green Onions Can substitute with regular onions
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste
For the Pasta Dish
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni Can be replaced with penne or rigatoni
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adjust salt if using salted butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Look for gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Use low-sodium or homemade stock
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain Greek yogurt can be a healthy substitute

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, panko, egg yolks, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  2. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and roll them into meatballs about 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. Lower heat and melt butter in the same Dutch oven. Whisk in flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef stock and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Reintroduce the meatballs to the sauce and heat through for about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in cooked elbow macaroni and sour cream, heating for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for family dinners and can be made ahead of time to save on busy weeknights.

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