Description

This Beef Lombardi Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of savory ground beef, creamy egg noodles, and gooey melted cheese come together in this easy ground beef casserole that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this dish will quickly become a household favorite!

Ingredients

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For the Beef Layer:

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Noodle Layer:

8 ounces egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese

For the Topping:

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup green onions, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Noodles

Boil salted water and cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Beef Mixture

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
Add diced onions and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Make the Creamy Noodle Layer

In a bowl, mix sour cream and cottage cheese. Stir in cooked egg noodles.

Assemble the Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer half the noodle mixture, then half the beef sauce. Repeat layers.
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.

Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve & Enjoy

Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

For a Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
Protein Swap: Use ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage.
Extra Veggies: Mix in bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.
Low-Carb Option: Use zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of egg noodles.

Make-Ahead & Freeze: Assemble, cover, and freeze for up to 3 months before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner, Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving - Approximate
Calories: ~450
Sugar: ~4g
Sodium: ~750mg
Fat: ~22g
Saturated Fat: ~10g
Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
Trans Fat: ~0.5g
Carbohydrates: ~35g
Fiber: ~2g
Protein: ~25g
Cholesterol: ~80mg