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Beef Lombardi Casserole

This Beef Lombardi Casserole is a creamy, cheesy ground beef pasta that makes an easy comfort food dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 534kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • Large sauté pan with high sides
  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced (or half of a large onion)
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 42 ounces diced tomatoes drained
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 ¼ cups sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil, diced onion, diced bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic, baby spinach, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and drained diced tomatoes. Stir to combine and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook egg noodles for 3 minutes (they will continue cooking in the oven). Reserve 2 cups of pasta water, then drain noodles.
  • Add drained noodles to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, sour cream, softened cream cheese, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Spread the beef and noodle mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  • Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1689IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 4mg