Description
One Pan Swedish Meatballs and Noodles is a comforting and easy-to-make dinner combining tender beef meatballs and broad egg noodles in a rich, creamy sauce. This one-pan recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
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 Thickening
- 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 cracked black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly in the skillet.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. This allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to begin cooking if they are not fully cooked already.
- Add Egg Noodles: Once simmering, add the extra broad egg noodles to the skillet. Stir to incorporate the noodles with the sauce and meatballs, ensuring they are submerged.
- Cook Noodles Covered: Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, cooking until the noodles are just al dente and have absorbed some of the flavorful sauce.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix equal parts corn starch and water to form a slurry. Stir this slurry vigorously into the skillet while cooking, allowing the sauce to thicken evenly.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Serve hot, enjoying this creamy, hearty meal straight from the skillet.
Notes
- This one pan Swedish Meatballs and Noodles recipe creates a warm, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Using low sodium beef broth helps control the saltiness while enhancing flavor.
- Half and half or heavy cream provides richness, but you can adjust according to preference.
- Optional corn starch slurry is useful for thickening the sauce if you prefer a creamier consistency.
- Stir frequently during noodle cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- This recipe yields about 4 hearty servings.
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
