Beef Lombardi Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Pasta
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
02 -
12 ounces egg noodles
→ Sauce Base
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
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1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Dairy
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1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
02 -
Brown ground beef in skillet, drain fat. Add tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
03 -
Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and toss with sour cream.
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Spread noodles in baking dish, top with meat sauce and sprinkle with all cheeses.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Add pasta water for extra creamy noodles
02 -
Can simmer beef longer for deeper flavor
03 -
Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly