Description
A cozy, family-friendly dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce and baked pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or Gruyère)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add beef stock, cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta for 2 minutes shy of al dente, then drain.
- Combine the meatballs and pasta in the skillet with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Transfer to a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish, top with grated cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a leaner option, swap pork and beef for ground turkey. Adjust cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg