Swedish Meatball Casserole

4.86 from 7 votes

Tender meatballs are layered over perfectly cooked pasta and baked in a rich, creamy gravy in this Swedish Meatball Casserole.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Swedish

Keyword: casserole, family friendly, swedish meatball casserole, Swedish Meatballs

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

10 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
26 ounces frozen meatballs, precooked
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Cook and drain 10 ounces rotini pasta, Al Dente, according to the package directions, then place in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place 26 ounces frozen meatballs, on top of the noodles.
For the sauce, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons flour and whisk to create a paste.
Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy cream.
Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and noodles.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are warmed through.
Garnish the casserole with parsley, and enjoy!

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Notes

Storing & Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Freeze: Freeze unbaked casserole, tightly covered, for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed. Perfect for easy meal prep or busy nights.
Reheat: Microwave until warmed through, or bake in a covered oven-safe dish at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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