Beef Lombardi Casserole
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish packed with rich flavors. This layered casserole combines ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, and a trio of cheeses for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, with juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- Noodle Layer
- 1 package 6 oz medium egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, Rotel, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and tomato paste. Simmer for 20 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Noodles: Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Combine Noodles and Sour Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the hot noodles with sour cream.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread sour cream-coated noodles in the baking dish. Spoon meat sauce over noodles.
- Add Cheese Topping: Mix cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a bowl. Sprinkle over the meat sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 24g
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