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Beef Lombardi Casserole
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Beef Lombardi Casserole

A hearty, cheesy casserole with a South-of-the-border flair! This comforting dish combines savory ground beef, tangy tomatoes, creamy noodles, and a gooey cheese topping for an irresistible family dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel)
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 12 oz package egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Cook the beef mixture

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the noodles

  • Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, then toss with the sour cream until fully coated.

Assemble the casserole

  • Spread the creamy noodles in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with the beef and tomato sauce, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.

Bake the casserole

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.

Serve

  • Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra creamy noodles, stir in a splash of the starchy pasta cooking water with the sour cream.
Let the beef mixture simmer longer (30+ minutes) for deeper, more developed flavors.
Cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly before the center is hot and bubbly.