Description
Beef Lombardi Casserole delivers hearty Southern comfort straight from Texas kitchens. Layers of tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that welcomes hungry families to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Tomato and Seasoning Components:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (with juice)
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 package (6 ounces) medium egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains. Drain excess fat completely.
- Add diced tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the beef. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat and simmer the meat sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically to develop rich flavors and allow sauce to slightly thicken.
- Simultaneously, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook medium egg noodles according to package instructions until they reach al dente consistency. Drain noodles completely.
- Fold sour cream into the hot noodles, ensuring even coating without creating lumps.
- Spread the creamy noodles as an even base layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the seasoned meat sauce over the noodle layer, distributing evenly with a spatula.
- Blend cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle the cheese mixture uniformly across the top of the meat sauce.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with garlic bread or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Discover a hearty one-dish wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal bursting with cheesy goodness.
- Perfectly balanced layers of tender egg noodles, zesty meat sauce, and melted cheese create an irresistible family-favorite casserole.
- Customizable recipe allows for easy ingredient swaps like ground turkey or different cheese blends to match your taste preferences.
- Meal prep champions will love that this dish freezes beautifully, making it an excellent option for busy weeknight dinners or advance planning.
- Leftover magic happens when flavors meld overnight, making next-day servings even more delicious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 97mg