Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Step 2

First make the meatballs:

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Scoop mixture out in 1 1/2 tablespoons and roll into balls.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat balls and brown on all sides. (They'll finish cooking in the oven.) Remove to a plate and set aside.

Step 5

While meatballs cook, boil a large pot of salted water and cook noodles 2 minutes less than package calls for.

Step 6

To same skillet that the meatballs were seared in, add broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any stuck-on bits on the bottom.

Step 7

Let simmer until slightly thicker, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

Step 8

Add pasta to baking dish, and nestle meatballs into noodles. Pour sauce evenly over the top and top with cheese.

Step 9

Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!