Description
Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake is a comforting casserole that layers seasoned smoked beef meatballs with al dente pasta, a buttery broth‑grape juice sauce, and a generous topping of melted cheddar or mozzarella. This easy, family‑friendly recipe delivers rich, savory flavor and a golden cheesy crust, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. The dish balances the subtle sweetness of grape juice with beef broth, while the cheese melt creates a bubbling top that deeply golden browns
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; form into 1‑inch meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in butter, then set aside.
- Cook pasta al dente, drain.
- Simmer beef broth with grape juice, add meatballs and cook 10 minutes.
- Mix pasta, meatballs, and sauce in a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a bay leaf to the broth while simmering. Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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