Description
Beef Lombardi is a delicious and satisfying layered pasta bake that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and tender noodles. This comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner and can be prepared ahead of time for easy baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and green onions until smooth.
- Layer: In the baking dish, layer noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or use gluten-free noodles if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
