Description
This One Pan Swedish Meatballs and Noodles recipe offers a comforting and creamy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich sauce made from low sodium beef broth, half and half, and fragrant seasonings are combined with extra broad egg noodles, all cooked together in one skillet for ease and flavor.
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 Agent
- 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, combine the beef meatballs, low sodium beef broth, half and half (or heavy cream), Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, dried thyme, and fresh cracked black pepper. This forms the flavorful base of the dish.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. This allows the meatballs to start cooking through and the flavors to meld together.
- Add Noodles: Add the extra broad egg noodles to the skillet and stir to combine evenly with the meatballs and sauce. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until the noodles become just al dente, approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix equal parts corn starch and water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry vigorously into the skillet while cooking to thicken the sauce to your preference.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust seasonings if needed. Once flavors are balanced and noodles are tender, serve hot for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Using store-bought frozen meatballs saves prep time, but homemade meatballs provide a fresher taste.
- Low sodium beef broth helps control the salt content of the dish.
- Half and half or heavy cream can be used based on your preference for creaminess and richness.
- The optional cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce but can be omitted if a thinner sauce is preferred.
- Stirring occasionally while noodles cook prevents them from sticking together or to the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Swedish meatballs, one pan meal, creamy meatballs, beef meatballs, egg noodles, quick dinner, comfort food
