Description
Savory Swedish meatballs dance through creamy pasta, bringing Nordic comfort to your dinner table. Hearty flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor a delightful culinary journey through Sweden’s rich gastronomic tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 0.75 pound ground beef
- 0.75 pound ground pork
- 2 large egg yolks
Pasta and Breading:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups beef stock
- 0.33 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions; drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Create meatball mixture by blending ground beef, ground pork, Panko breadcrumbs, egg yolks, green onions, parsley, allspice, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix ingredients until uniformly combined using hands or wooden spoon.
- Form mixture into compact 1-inch spherical meatballs, aiming for approximately 24 uniform pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear meatballs in batches, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior on all surfaces, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and incorporate flour, whisking until achieving a light golden color, roughly 1 minute.
- Slowly introduce beef stock, continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to skillet, gently stirring to coat with sauce. Warm through for approximately 5 minutes.
- Fold in cooked pasta and sour cream, heating for an additional 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while hot and sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef and pork for a healthier version of the classic Swedish meatball pasta.
- Mix meats thoroughly to ensure even distribution of seasonings and prevent dense meatballs.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley and green onions for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Allow meatballs to rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain their crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg