Description
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy noodles, and gooey cheese, baked to perfection. This family-friendly casserole is a great make-ahead option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoned Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Noodle Layer:
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare noodle mixture: Combine cooked noodles with sour cream and cottage cheese.
- Layer the casserole: Alternate layers of noodle mixture, meat sauce, and cheese in the baking dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- It can also be frozen before baking for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
