Shelly's Recipe

BEEF LOMBARDI

Category: Casseroles - Beef

1 (8-oz.) package medium egg noodles
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Italian six-cheese blend

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, sprinkle ground beef with 1 1/4 tsp. salt and Italian seasoning. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, and cook 2 minutes; stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 minutes.

Microwave cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 20 seconds. Stir in sour cream and green onions. Stir cream cheese mixture into hot cooked noodles. Place noodle mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with shredded Italian cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serves 6