Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe
This Beef Lombardi Casserole. Is pure comfort in a dish. Imagine a savory meat sauce. Made with ground beef, tomatoes, and green chiles. Simmered to perfection. And then layered over creamy, sour cream-coated egg noodles. The crowning glory is a blend of cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Which melt into a golden, bubbly topping. That’s simply irresistible. This casserole is not only delicious. But also incredibly easy to make. Making it a go-to recipe. For family dinners. The first time I made this. My family couldn’t stop raving about it. And it quickly became a staple. In our household. Whether you’re feeding a crowd. Or looking for a comforting meal to enjoy at home. This Beef Lombardi Casserole. Is sure to satisfy.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
- 1 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 1 10 ounces can diced tomatoes and green chiles such as Rotel
- 1 6 ounces can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 12 ounces package egg noodles
- 1 c sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c grated parmesan cheese
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and mix with sour cream.
- Spread the creamy noodles in the prepared baking dish. Top with the meat sauce and then the shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this Beef Lombardi Casserole gluten-free. You’ll need to swap out the egg noodles. For a gluten-free pasta. There are many great options available. Like rice or quinoa-based pasta. That holds up well in casseroles. Make sure to check the labels on your diced tomatoes. And tomato paste. To ensure they’re gluten-free. As some brands might contain gluten. As a stabilizer. By making these simple adjustments. You can enjoy all the comforting flavors of this casserole. Without the gluten. Just follow the recipe as usual. And you’ll have a delicious, gluten-free version of this family favorite. That everyone can enjoy.