35 Perfect Pasta Recipes All Made with Ground Beef

There is nothing more delicious and hearty than a perfect pasta made with ground beef! Ground beef pasta recipes are always a good idea when it comes to dinner, and this classic combination can be made in so many different ways. From traditional casserole dishes to cozy soups, you really can’t go wrong with any of these ground beef pasta dishes.

If you are looking for a family-friendly dinner, ground beef pasta recipes are always a hit. It is a meal that keeps my family running to the table and asking for second helpings. I also love how easy these ground beef pasta recipes are. You can make so many of them in just minutes! So, pick a few of these tasty recipes to try, and then be sure to let me know which ones you love the most!

Ground Beef Pasta Dishes To Make This Week

Ground beef is a classic ingredient that is always full of flavor. It is hearty, easy to use, and transforms into a cozy, comforting dish when combined with pasta. Not only are all of these ground beef pasta recipes super tasty, but the majority freeze really well and can be great to keep frozen for a last-minute meal. Could it get any better than that?!

If you love these ground beef pasta recipe ideas, you should also check out our Mexican Ground Beef Recipes and Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes, too! And please read this incredible, informative article about how long ground beef lasts in the refrigerator. You will be surprised by what you learn!

But now, let’s get into the ground beef pasta recipes you’ve been waiting for!

1. Ground Beef Casserole

It doesn’t get more classic than a ground beef casserole. This traditional casserole combines ground beef, marinara sauce, and tons of cheese to make a super comforting meal for any night of the week.

2. Baked Ziti

Whether you are serving a crowd or just looking for an easy weeknight meal, baked ziti is the way to go. The cheesy dish couldn’t be easier to make, and it can even be frozen and saved for later.

3. Cheeseburger Casserole

If you love cheeseburgers, get ready to fall in love with this cheeseburger casserole. The casserole takes everything you love about a classic cheeseburger and combines it with elbow noodles for a tasty bite on your plate.

4. Mexican Manicotti Casserole Recipe

Mexican food mashes up with Italian to create this Mexican manicotti casserole dish. The casserole is basically a taco wrapped up in a tender manicotti shell. It’s the mashup you never knew you needed.

5. Crockpot Pizza Casserole

Pizza is the ultimate meal, and this pizza casserole is the next best thing. (Maybe even better?!) The casserole deconstructs the traditional dish and combines it with ground beef, penne pasta, and more to make a fun pizza-style dinner.

6. Penne Pasta Bake

If you are looking for comfort food, look no further than this penne pasta bake. It’s full of melty cheese, a super creamy sauce, and hearty ground beef. What’s not to love?

7. Baked Spaghetti

Baked spaghetti combines pasta and a casserole into one comforting dish. This version takes a meaty tomato sauce, along with loads of cheese, to make the ultimate weeknight dinner sure to become your new favorite meal.

8. Baked Rigatoni

Good luck only eating one helping of this baked rigatoni. This dish is so tasty you’ll be going back for seconds and thirds!

9. Creamy Beef and Shells

If you are a big creamy pasta fan, this creamy beef and shells will be a fast favorite. The creamy sauce lives up to its reputation, giving the shells and ground beef a perfect partner for this epic meal.

10. Pasta e Fagioli

Ground beef and pasta can come in all shapes and sizes. Case in point: this Pasta e Fagioli soup. Save this one and make it on a cold day for the ultimate cozy meal.

11. Crock Pot Lasagna

Skip the oven, and go right for the slow cooker with this crock pot lasagna. This crock pot transforms the sauce, noodles, and meat into a lasagna that is to die for.

12. Instant Pot Spaghetti

Making classic spaghetti can be a process with lots of pots and pans. Next time you whip up a batch, skip the pots and pans and go straight for the Instant Pot instead. This Instant Pot spaghetti will save you so much time and space in the kitchen and make a truly delicious meal!

13. Pastitsio

Wow your eyes and your tastebuds all at the same time with this pastitsio recipe. The recipe is basically a play on lasagna but with bucatini tubes instead of lasagna noodles. Cutting into the baked pasta to reveal the noodles will be a real treat.

14. Italian Wedding Soup

Ground beef and noodles combine in this comforting Italian wedding soup. This version of the classic soup uses chicken to make the meatballs, but classic ground beef meatballs would make an excellent addition as well.

15. Taco Stuffed Shells

Can’t decide between pasta and taco night? Do both with these cheesy taco-stuffed shells. It’s a mashup everyone will enjoy, and leftovers store well to enjoy for days!

16. Meatball Stroganoff

Looking for a quick dinner that is bursting with flavor? Go with this meatball stroganoff dish. The creamy mushroom sauce coats the noodles and meatballs to create an ultra-tasty ground beef pasta dinner.

17. Crock Pot Ravioli

Give your ravioli the love and attention it deserves by cooking it up in the crock pot. The recipe takes 3 hours to make. However, after one bite, you’ll see that the wait is well worth it. The low and slow cook gives the dish a knockout flavor.

18. Cheesy and Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce

If you love classic lasagna, this non-traditional play on the dish will be a favorite too. The ground beef pasta recipe has everything you love about the traditional version, just in a different order.

19. Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

The next time you are craving a super hearty bowl of soup, make this Instant Pot lasagna soup. The soup has all of the elements of a traditional helping of lasagna but is a lot easier to make!

20. Baked Ravioli

Ditch the traditional preparation of making ravioli, and bake it instead. Baked ravioli version is basically the cousin of baked ziti, meaning it’s seriously crave-worthy. As it bakes, the ravioli melds with the sauce and cheese to make a melt-in-your-mouth dish non one can resist.

21. Sloppy Joe Pasta

Sloppy Joe meets pasta in this mashup of two classic dishes. It’s the perfect dish to make for your family any night of the week. Bonus! It’s way neater to eat than a traditional Sloppy Joe, too.

22. Taco Lasagna

Combine two favorites into one tasty dish with this taco lasagna. The lasagna takes everything you love about tacos and layers them casserole style. It’s great to make in bulk and easy to serve.

23. Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million dollar spaghetti is basically like a big bowl of comfort. The pasta bake includes four different types of cheese and combines it with seasoned ground beef, spicy sausage, and spaghetti noodles to make a super mouthwatering bite. Don’t bother putting it away immediately, because you’ll be back for seconds.

24. Enchilada Pasta

Love beef enchiladas? How about a creamy pasta bake? Then, you’ll easily fall in love with this enchilada pasta. Not only is the dish full of flavor and spice, but it also comes together in under 30 minutes.

25. Smoky Meatball Pasta Bake

The next time your family craves classic spaghetti and meatballs, surprise them with this smoky meatball pasta bake. It takes everything you love about the traditional dish and makes it even better with smoky flavors and plenty of cheese.

26. Ground Beef Orzo

Need a quick dinner that the whole family will love? Serve up this ground beef orzo. It’s creamy, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes. Even your pickiest eater will be excited to dig in.

27. Taco Spaghetti

Who says you can’t have tacos with your spaghetti? This ground beef pasta recipe throws all the rules out the window and combines two cuisines into one tasty dish.

28. Ground Beef Stroganoff

If you love meatball stroganoff, you’ll be all over this ground beef stroganoff dish. It takes all the classic flavors of the traditional dish but uses ground beef instead of meatballs to create that rich, meaty flavor. The best part about ground beef is that you get a piece in each bite, and it’s even easier to make.

29. One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

Calling all cheese lovers! This one-pot creamy beef pasta has your name all over it. The pasta recipe usestwo different varieties of cheese to create a super creamy bite.

30. Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

This Philly cheesesteak pasta is the ultimate mashup of comfort foods. In just 30 minutes, pasta combines with a rich provolone cheddar sauce and ground beef to deconstruct a classic sandwich. Pro tip! Keep a thick slice of bread around to sop up any extra sauce.

31. Greek Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

This popular spaghetti dish is the Greek version of spaghetti bolognese. The recipe uses a combination of Greek spices to achieve the signature flavor.

32. Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Ditch the takeout menu, and make the best ground beef noodles you’ve ever had, thanks to this Mongolian ground beef noodle recipe. The whole dish comes together in just 15 minutes. So, it will be on the plate faster than delivery could reach your house anyway.

33. Spaghetti Pie

I am obsessed with this spaghetti pie and I know that you will love it too! It is one of my favorite ways to make pasta and ground beef in a fun, new way.

34. Baked Penne Pasta

This is a classic recipe that is a true comfort food. The rich, meaty sauce is delicious with the soft, tender noodles and my recipe makes it really easy to create this cozy dinner. You and your whole family will adore this baked penne pasta.

35. Crock Pot Spaghetti

Try this recipe just once, and you may never make spaghetti on the stovetop ever again! You will love this new way to make spaghetti and how effortlessly you can create a complete, delicious meal.

36. Million Dollar Spaghetti

Take one bite of this delicious baked spaghetti and you will see why it is called “million dollar.” It is so good that anyone would pay a million dollars for this dish! This million dollar spaghetti recipe is sure to become a family favorite because it is a total crowd pleaser.

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