Description
One Pan Swedish Meatballs and Noodles is a comforting and hearty meal combining tender beef meatballs, broad egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Prepared entirely in one skillet, this easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
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 skillet: 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 cracked black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bring to simmer: Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to begin cooking through.
- Add noodles and simmer: Once simmering, add the extra broad egg noodles to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until the noodles are just al dente, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix equal parts corn starch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet while cooking and stir vigorously until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Adjust seasonings and serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as desired. Serve hot, ensuring each plate has a good mix of meatballs, noodles, and creamy sauce.
Notes
- This dish is a complete comfort meal combining tender noodles and savory meatballs with a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
- You can use store-bought frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs according to preference.
- The optional cornstarch thickener helps achieve a richer sauce consistency if desired.
- Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
- For a lighter option, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
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
