Swedish Meatball Casserole | The Recipe Critic

Swedish Meatball Casserole is a classic comfort meal the whole family will enjoy! Tender meatballs are layered over perfectly cooked pasta and baked in a rich, creamy gravy. This dinner recipe is easy enough to make during the week but also deliciously impressive for entertaining!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This Swedish meatball casserole recipe only requires a handful of simple ingredients. Plus, many of the ingredients are pantry staples! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Pasta: I use rotini pasta for this recipe because it holds the delicious sauce so well! However, you can swap this out for any other type of short noodle, like penne or rigatoni.
• Meatballs: Frozen meatballs make this casserole a breeze to prepare!
• Butter: Adds richness to the sauce.
• Flour: Helps to thicken the gravy.
• Beef Broth: This will add flavor and act as the base for the gravy.
• Heavy Cream: Gives the gravy a rich, smooth feel and flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Gives the sauce a deep, complex taste.
• Dijon Mustard: Adds a bit of tangy flavor.
• Allspice: Provides depth of flavor contrasting the salty beef broth.
• Nutmeg: Gives a warm, cozy flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: Enhances and brings out all of the flavors.

How to Make a Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

You’re going to want to make this easy Swedish meatball casserole again and again. The prep time is only about 20 minutes, and then the oven does the rest of the work. Here’s how it all comes together:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, then spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the Pasta: Cook and drain the pasta al dente according to the package directions, then place it in the prepared baking dish.
3. Add the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs on top of the noodles.
4. Start the Sauce: For the sauce, first melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the flour and whisk to create a paste.
5. Add Liquid Ingredients: Slowly stir in beef broth and heavy cream.
6. Simmer Sauce: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, allspice, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
7. Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the meatballs and noodles.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are warmed through.
9. Serve: Garnish the Swedish meatball casserole with parsley and enjoy!

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