Description
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and tender egg noodles, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Begin by heating a skillet over medium heat and adding the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat.
- Next, stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine the sour cream mixture with the cooked egg noodles, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a greased baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, followed by the beef mixture and then the remaining noodle mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, followed by the chopped green onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or adding sautéed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg