Description
A comforting and cheesy Beef Lombardi Casserole that combines seasoned ground beef with tangy tomatoes, creamy cheeses, and tender egg noodles for a hearty family meal. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Casserole:
- 1 package (8 oz) wide egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in the skillet, then add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Prepare Noodles and Cheese Mixture: Cook noodles, then mix sour cream, cottage cheese, and green onions in a bowl.
- Layer Casserole: In a baking dish, layer noodles, cheese mixture, beef, and repeat. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta for cottage cheese if preferred.
- This casserole freezes well—assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 1 hour, covered, then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
