Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Beef Lombardi Casserole, a cheesy and savory dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy noodles, and rich cheeses come together to create a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Noodle Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef, seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and paste. Simmer.
- Prepare Noodles: Mix sour cream and cottage cheese. Stir in cooked egg noodles.
- Layer Casserole: Spread half of the noodle mixture in a baking dish. Top with beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or ricotta for cottage cheese.
- This casserole freezes well—wrap tightly before baking and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
