Cozy Comfort: Hearty Beef Lombardi Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles or penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese for smoother texture)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)