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Instructions for Preparation
Preparing Beef Lombardi Casserole is a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort. Here’s how you can recreate this flavorful dish:
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add one finely diced onion and cook until translucent.
3. Add one pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Make sure to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
4. Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
5. Return the skillet to the heat and add one clove of minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
6. Add one can of tomato sauce, one can of diced tomatoes, and one tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
7. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
8. While the sauce is simmering, cook one pound of pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
9. In a separate bowl, combine one cup of sour cream and one cup of cottage cheese. Mix well.
10. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half of the cooked pasta evenly across the bottom.
11. Spread half of the meat sauce over the pasta, followed by half of the sour cream and cottage cheese mixture.
12. Repeat the layering process with the remaining pasta, meat sauce, and sour cream and cottage cheese mixture.
13. Top the casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese.
14. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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