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Overhead daylight photo of Beef Lombardi Casserole in a glass dish, gooey cheese top bubbling, one slice lifted to show beef, noodles, and creamy layers.

The best Beef Lombardi Casserole 

Jordan Mike
Master Beef Lombardi Casserole with saucy beef, egg noodles, and melty cheese—get prep tips, make-ahead tricks, reheating, and serving ideas now. ​
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 peoples
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brown the meat

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

Sweat the aromatics

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic

Drain excess fat

  • no added ingredients, just remove drippings so the casserole stays thick, not soupy

Build the tomato base

  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • ½ cup tomato sauce

Season the sauce

  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional heat)

  • Simmer for flavor
  • Return everything to a gentle bubble over medium heat then simmer 10 minutes so the hearty beef sauce thickens and will blanket every noodle.

Instructions
 

Preheat and prepare pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.

First noodle layer

  • Spread half of the cooked noodles evenly across the bottom of the dish.

First cheese layer

  • Spoon half of the creamy cheese  over the noodles; smooth with a spatula.

First beef layer

  • Ladle half of the hot beef mixture on top, covering the cheese layer edge-to-edge.

Repeat layers

  • Add the remaining noodles, then the rest of the cheese
  • followed by the remaining beef mixture.

Finish with shredded cheese

  • Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheese evenly over the surface.

Press and tidy

  • Gently press the top with a spatula so sauce reaches the corners; this prevents dry edges.

Set on foil-lined sheet

  • Place the baking dish on a foil-lined rimmed sheet tray to catch any drips.

Bake

  • Transfer to the center rack and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the casserole is molten in the middle and bubbly around the edges.

Rest before serving

  • Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes to set layers, then slice and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories Fat Sat. Fat Carbs Fiber Sugar Protein Sodium
450 kcal 22 g 11 g 34 g 2 g 6 g 29 g 830 mg
*Estimated values for home-cooking guidance.

Category & SEO Tags

  • Course: Dinner / Main
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort-food, Family-friendly
  • Method: Baking (Casserole)
  • Keyword: Beef Lombardi Casserole, cheesy beef noodle bake
  • Skill Level: Easy–Intermediate.
Keyword Beef Lombardi Casserole, cheesy beef noodle bake