Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe

Beef Lombardi Casserole

Beef Lombardi Casserole is a layered comfort classic made with tender egg noodles, a creamy sour cream and cream cheese base, rich seasoned beef, and gooey melted cheese. It’s cozy, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or freezing for later.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 2 cups cooked egg noodles

• 1 cup sour cream

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the beef mixture:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.

• Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

• Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

• Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Mix the creamy base:

• In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.

• Stir in cooked egg noodles until well combined.

3. Assemble the casserole:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the noodle mixture on the bottom.

• Top evenly with the beef mixture.

• Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

4. Bake:

• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

• Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

• Garnish with parsley, if desired.