Beef Lombardi Casserole
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
15 oz can diced tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
Salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
12 oz egg noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the beef, onion and garlic. Brown the beef until no longer pink and drain excess grease. Return to skillet and add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add the Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Simmer for about 15 minutes and set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese with the sour cream. Season with garlic powder and parsley.
Cook and drain the noodles. Spread the noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 prepared baking dish. Top with the cream mixture and spread over evenly. Top with the beef mixture and spread over evenly.
Top with mozzarella and cover. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes until melted and bubbly. Top with additional parsley if desired.
