Description
Hearty beef lombardi casserole brings classic comfort to dinner tables with rich, cheesy layers of ground beef, pasta, and zesty tomato sauce. Midwest home cooks will savor this satisfying one-dish meal that promises warmth and deliciousness in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
Pasta:
- 1 12-ounce (12 oz) package egg noodles
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Tomato Components:
- 1 14.5-ounce (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 10-ounce (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
- 1 6-ounce (6 oz) can tomato paste
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into fine crumbles and eliminating excess fat.
- Enhance the meat with diced tomatoes, green chiles, tomato paste, and seasonings, simmering for 15-20 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Simultaneously cook egg noodles until perfectly tender, then drain and mix with sour cream to create a silky base layer.
- Create the first casserole foundation by spreading the creamy noodles evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the rich tomato-beef mixture directly over the noodle base, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Generously crown the casserole with a decadent blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses for maximum flavor intensity.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust and the entire dish is heated through.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, permitting flavors to meld and settle before serving this comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Swap traditional egg noodles with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary accommodations.
- Enhance protein by adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms during the beef cooking stage for extra nutrition.
- Consider using low-fat cheese blends to make the casserole more diet-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg