Description
This Beef Lombardi is a comforting and cheesy baked pasta dish that’s perfect for a family meal. With a flavorful ground beef and tomato sauce layered between tender egg noodles and a creamy topping, it’s a hearty and satisfying casserole.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (3 oz) tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes & chilies (like Ro-tel), drained
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 (12 oz) package egg noodles
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Make Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and drained tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid reduces, stirring often.
- Cook Noodles: While the beef mixture cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles for 3 minutes only. Reserve 2 cups of cooking water, then drain noodles.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream cheese, cornstarch, and ½ cup of the reserved noodle water until smooth. Stir in the cooked noodles and the remaining reserved noodle water.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour noodle mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the beef mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot diced tomatoes & chilies.
- If you don’t have Colby Jack cheese, you can substitute with another type of cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
