Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake: Irresistibly Cheesy Comfort Food
A delightful and comforting dish combining Swedish meatballs and pasta in a cheesy bake.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Comfort Food
- 1 pound Swedish meatballs
- 12 ounces pasta (like penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, Swedish meatballs, marinara sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- You can prepare it a day in advance and bake it when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake, comfort food, cheesy pasta