Description
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish made with ground beef, macaroni, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and beef broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and use whole wheat macaroni for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg