Swedish Meatball Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and cheaper than beef.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Mix ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg yolks, green onions, parsley, all spice, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined.

Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides for 2 to 3 minutes.

Boil water for pasta and cook cavatappi for 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once meatballs are cooked through (about 15-20 minutes), remove them and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour for about 1 minute until incorporated.

Gradually add beef broth and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.

Add salt and pepper to taste, then return meatballs to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes in the gravy.

Drain pasta and add to the skillet with meatballs and gravy, mixing well.

Stir in sour cream and let everything cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until warmed up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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