🍝 Amish Meatball Noodles
Amish meatball noodles is a comforting, homestyle dish popular in Amish communities. It features soft noodles topped with tender, flavorful meatballs and a simple tomato or gravy-based sauce. It’s hearty, filling, and perfect for family meals.
🧾 Ingredients
For Meatballs:
- 500 g Ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
For Noodles and Sauce:
- 300–400 g Egg noodles
- 2 cups Tomato sauce or gravy
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional, for richness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare meatballs
- Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and seasonings.
- Form into small, even meatballs.
- Cook meatballs
- In a skillet, brown meatballs on all sides, then simmer in tomato sauce or gravy for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook noodles
- Boil egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little butter to prevent sticking.
- Assemble
- Serve noodles on plates or a large dish. Top with meatballs and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
🌟 Tips
- Even cooking: Make meatballs uniform in size.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of sugar or Italian seasoning to the sauce for depth.
- Make-ahead: Meatballs can be cooked ahead and stored in sauce for quick reheating.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with Green beans or a fresh salad.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with Crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
✅ Fun fact: Amish meatball noodles reflect the Amish tradition of simple, hearty, and homemade meals, often made in large quantities to feed extended families.
I can also provide:
- A creamy Amish meatball noodle version with a white sauce
- Tips for freezer-friendly meatballs
- How to make the noodles from scratch, Amish-style
