Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe
The Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table with rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook egg noodles until tender.
- Drain noodles and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook one minute.
- Add ground beef and brown completely.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer mixture for five minutes.
- Mix sour cream and cottage cheese together.
- Layer half the noodles in baking dish.
- Spread cheese mixture over noodles evenly.
- Add beef mixture as next layer.
- Top with remaining noodles.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature dairy products This prevents curdling and creates smoother texture in your Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe.
- Don't overcook the noodles They continue cooking in the oven, so slightly underdone noodles work best.
- Let it rest after baking This allows the layers to set properly and makes serving much easier.
- Cover with foil if browning too quickly This prevents the cheese from burning while the inside finishes cooking.
- Make ahead for better flavor Assemble the casserole a day early and refrigerate before baking for enhanced taste.