Description
This Beef Lombardi Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of creamy noodles, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese make it a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly for easy meal prep!
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Noodle Mixture:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained
Additional:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and beef. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer.
- Prepare Noodle Mixture: Mix sour cream and cream cheese. Cook noodles, then combine with the sour cream mixture.
- Layer Casserole: In a baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers and bake.
- Finish and Serve: Let the casserole rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This casserole freezes well—assemble and freeze before baking, then thaw and bake when ready to serve.
- You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
