Description
Hearty beef lombardi casserole delivers comfort and flavor in one delightful Southern-style dish. Rich layers of pasta, ground beef, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or weekend dinners you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Boil egg noodles in salted water until perfectly tender, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, crushing meat into small crumbles and infusing with minced garlic until meat browns thoroughly.
- Pour diced tomatoes into the beef mixture, incorporating herbs and spices to develop a rich, savory sauce.
- Combine sour cream with finely chopped green onions, creating a creamy, tangy blend with vibrant color and fresh flavor.
- Spread a thin layer of cooked noodles across the bottom of a greased casserole dish as the foundational base.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the noodle layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dollop the sour cream and green onion mixture across the beef, creating gentle swirls and peaks.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire surface, guaranteeing complete top coverage.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set before serving.
Notes
- Perfectly cook noodles just shy of complete tenderness to prevent mushiness during baking.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to avoid excess grease pooling in the casserole.
- Select full-fat sour cream for richer, creamier texture that helps bind layers together.
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein alternatives that maintain similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg