Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake

Ingredients:

For The Meatballs:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large beaten egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ grated onion
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For The Casserole:

• 2 ½ cups egg noodles
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups grated Swiss cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley for serving
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture into meatballs and set aside.

Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer them to a plate.

Step 4: Cook the noodles in salted boiling water for two minutes less than the package instructions.

Step 5: In the same skillet, add broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.

Step 6: Place the cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish, top with meatballs, pour the sauce over them, and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8: Serve and savor the delightful Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake!