Description
A comforting and hearty casserole dish, Beef Lombardi Casserole is a delicious combination of seasoned ground beef, creamy noodles, and gooey cheese baked to perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Noodle Layer:
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
For Topping:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Noodle Layer: In a separate bowl, combine cooked egg noodles with sour cream and cottage cheese. Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the beef mixture over the noodles, spreading evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For extra flavor, consider using a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese or topping with crushed crackers or French-fried onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
