Description
Beef Lombardi is a comforting and hearty casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, egg noodles, a creamy sour cream mixture, and gooey cheddar cheese. This classic American dish is perfect for a family dinner and can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Noodle and Cheese Layers:
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook. Brown ground beef, drain excess fat, then add tomatoes, sauce, paste, and seasonings. Simmer.
- Cook noodles according to package. Mix sour cream, cottage cheese, and green onions in a bowl.
- Layer noodles, sour cream mixture, beef sauce, and cheddar cheese in the baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole freezes well—prepare, cover tightly, and freeze before baking.
- Ricotta can be used instead of cottage cheese, and ground turkey can substitute beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
