Description
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for family gatherings. This flavorful casserole combines tender ground beef, creamy cheese, and egg noodles for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz wide egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine the beef mixture, cooked noodles, and the cream mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Beef Lombardi Casserole!
Notes
Feel free to customize the casserole with your favorite veggies or spices. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Beef Lombardi Casserole, beef casserole, easy casserole, comfort food, family dinner