Beef Lombardi Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Lombardi

• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• Diced Tomatoes With Mild Green Chilies
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• Medium Egg Noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Reduced Fat Sour Cream
• Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
• Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Cooking Spray

How to Make Beef Lombardi

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. While the beef simmers, cook 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup sour cream. Mix until well blended.
7. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
8. Spread the noodle mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
9. Top with the beef mixture.
10. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
12. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs (optional).