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Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

A cozy and creamy noodle casserole with meatballs, perfect for chilly nights when you want comfort food without the fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb 1–1.5 lb meatballs Store-bought or homemade; pre-cooked saves time.
  • 12 oz 12–16 oz egg noodles Cooked al dente.
  • 1 cup 1–1.5 cups cream Whole or heavy cream for richness.
  • 1 cup 1 cup beef broth Use low-sodium if watching salt.
Vegetables and seasoning
  • 1 medium 1 onion, chopped
  • 2–3 cloves 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parsley, chopped, for freshness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish.
  2. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until just al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on the outside. If using pre-cooked meatballs, just brown them for extra flavor.
Mixing and Baking
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, meatballs, cream, and beef broth. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the top is slightly golden. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Let hot noodles cool a minute before mixing to prevent soaking up all the sauce. Brown meatballs well for added depth.