Description
One Pan Swedish Meatballs and Noodles is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with broad egg noodles. This easy-to-make one-pan meal combines savory flavors from Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and herbs, coming together in just 30 minutes to create a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Sauce
- 1 lb beef meatballs (store bought frozen or homemade)
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth
- ¾ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Noodles and Thickener
- 3 cups extra broad egg noodles (about 140 grams)
- 1-2 tablespoons corn starch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large deep skillet, add the beef meatballs, low sodium beef broth, half and half or heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, dried thyme, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer Sauce: Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. This allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through.
- Add Noodles: Stir in the extra broad egg noodles to the simmering mixture, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the noodles are just al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix equal parts corn starch and water to make a slurry. Stir this slurry vigorously into the skillet while continuing to cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm, enjoying the creamy sauce-coated meatballs and tender noodles in one satisfying pan meal.
Notes
- Swedish Meatballs and Noodles is a one pan dinner recipe that always hits the spot, delivering comfort and convenience.
- Using low sodium beef broth helps control the saltiness of the dish, allowing you to adjust seasoning to taste.
- Half and half or heavy cream can be used depending on your preference for richness.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Optional cornstarch slurry provides an easy way to thicken the sauce without altering the flavor.
- This meal can be ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 322 grams
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1064 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
