Quick N Easy Beef Lombardi Recipe

Quick N Easy Beef Lombardi Recipe 

Beef Lombardi is only ground beef and chopped tomatoes poured over a mixture of creamy noodles, topped with cheese, then baked, despite the dish’s elegant name. You can construct the casserole and freeze it for up to one month, making it a fantastic make-ahead meal.

Ingredients For Quick N Easy Beef Lombardi Recipe :

 A List of Ingredients

1. Lean ground beef pound
2. One (14.5-oz) can of chopped tomatoes
3. One 10oz can of chopped tomatoes with green chilies
4. two tsp sugar
5. two tsp salt
6. One-half teaspoon of pepper
7. One 6-oz can of tomato paste
8. One bay leaf
9. One package (6 ounces) of medium egg noodles
10. Six sliced green onions, or almost half a cup
11. One cup of sour cream
12. One cup (4 ounces) of strong Cheddar cheese, shredded
13. One cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded
14. 4 ounces (1 cup) of shredded Cheese mozzarella
15. Fresh parsley sprigs as a garnish

Instructions For Quick N Easy Beef Lombardi Recipe 

Step 1

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until it crumbles and loses its pink color. Empty.

Step 2:

• Cook for 5 minutes after adding the following 4 ingredients including the diced tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes after adding the tomato paste and bay leaf.

Step 3:

• Prepare egg noodles according the instructions on the package, then drain.

Step 4

• Blend together sour cream, chopped green onions, and cooked egg noodles.

Step 5:

• Fill a 13 x 9-inch baking dish halfway with the noodle mixture. Lightly oil the dish. Add the meat mixture on top, then evenly distribute the cheeses.

Step 6

• Bake for 35 minutes at 350° with an aluminum foil cover.
• Remove the casserole’s cover and continue baking for an additional five minutes.
• Add a garnish if preferred.

Step 7

• If preferred, freeze the casserole for up to one month. In the fridge, thaw for the entire night. Bake according to recipe.

Step 8:

• To make lighter: Use fat-free or low-fat sour cream and Cheddar cheese with a 2% reduced fat content instead.
• Cut the quantity of cheeses each to half a cup on top.