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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 casseroles to cozy soups, you really can’t go wrong with any of these ground beef pasta dishes.

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Why you’ll love these ground beef pasta recipes!

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!

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.

Ground Beef Casserole
This easy Ground Beef Casserole combines pasta, seasoned beef, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese for a dinner everyone will love!
Ground Beef Casserole

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.

Baked Ziti
Baked ziti is a pasta bake recipe that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family! It’s packed with pasta, cheese, and a meaty marinara sauce, and it’s perfect for assembling in advance for an easy weeknight dinner.
Easy Baked Ziti

3. Cheeseburger Casserole

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

A spoon lifting a scoop of cheeseburger casserole from a baking dish.
Cheeseburger Casserole
This easy cheeseburger casserole is a hearty dinner your whole family will devour! Tender elbow noodles are combined with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and lots of cheddar—and it comes together with minimal effort!
Cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole

4. 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.

A wooden spoon lifting a scoop of pizza casserole from a crockpot.
Crockpot Pizza Casserole
Crockpot pizza casserole combines pasta with ground beef, pepperoni, a zesty tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese for a crowd-pleasing dinner!
Crockpot Pizza Casserole

5. 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.

Baked Spaghetti
Cheesy baked spaghetti is the perfect meal for when you can’t decide between pasta or a casserole! Spaghetti noodles are combined with a meaty tomato sauce and three types of cheese, then baked in the oven for a kid-friendly dinner.
Baked Spaghetti Casserole

6. 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!

Baked Rigatoni
Baked rigatoni pairs tube pasta with a meaty, garlicky tomato sauce made with ground beef and Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and melty shredded mozzarella. It's the kind of comfort food dinner that's always a hit!
Baked Rigatoni

7. 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.

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Crock Pot Lasagna
Crock Pot Lasagna means no need for an oven! Lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and cheese made all in the slow cooker. A classic pasta dish ready anytime!
Slow Cooker Lasagna

8. 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!

top shot of spaghetti in red meat sauce on white plate
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Instant Pot Spaghetti is an easy and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love! Just as good as the classic recipe, this spaghetti cooks in under 20 minutes and makes great leftovers.
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9. 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.

A bowl of Italian wedding soup with a second bowl and bread in the background.
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a classic soup recipe perfect for a chilly day. With chicken meatballs, pasta, and loads of veggies, it's hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor!
Classic Italian Wedding Soup

10. 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!

A plate full of taco stuffed shells.
Taco Stuffed Shells
This taco stuffed shells recipe stuffs the best taco filling into tender jumbo pasta shells. Kids and adults are going to love this fun, easy-to-make meal! 
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells

11. 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.

A skillet of meatball stroganoff.
Meatball Stroganoff
For a satisfying dinner the whole family will love, you can’t beat meatball stroganoff! With hearty meatballs and a creamy, flavorful sauce, you’ll make this weeknight dinner again and again.
Creamy Meatball Stroganoff

12. 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.

Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
This crockpot ravioli lasagna is made with just a few simple ingredients! It's cheesy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

13. 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.

Cheesy and Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce
This easy lasagna recipe is a classic family dinner! Lasagna noodles are layered with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and lots of cheese.
Cheesy and Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce

14. 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!

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is cheesy, hearty, and done in minutes! It’s a cozy weeknight dinner your family will love.
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

15. 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.

A portion of taco lasagna on a plate.
Taco Lasagna
For a fun twist on traditional lasagna, try Taco Lasagna! Made with tortillas instead of pasta and layered with two kinds of beans, loads of melted cheese, and a decidedly Tex-Mex flair, you'll love this fun take on a classic!
Taco Lasagna Casserole

16. 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.

A large serving of million dollar spaghetti on a plate with a fork.
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food pasta bake! Four kinds of cheese, hearty ground beef, spicy sausage, and silky spaghetti noodles combine to make a dish that'll leave you feeling like a million bucks.
The Ultimate Spaghetti Recipe

17. 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.

Taco Spaghetti
This easy taco spaghetti recipe is a one pot dinner packed with bold taco flavor, melty cheese, and pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Taco Spaghetti

18. 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.

Ground Beef Stroganoff
This easy ground beef stroganoff is creamy, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes. A simple, budget-friendly dinner the whole family loves!
Ground Beef Stroganoff

19. 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.

slice of spaghetti pie.
Spaghetti Pie Recipe
Cozy, cheesy baked spaghetti pie is an easy family-friendly recipe that layers ricotta and meat sauce over a pasta crust. Total comfort food!
Easy Spaghetti Pie

20. 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.

baked penne pasta with marinara sauce and cheese.
Baked Penne
This cheesy baked penne pasta with savory Italian sausage, rich marinara, and melty cheese is perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday supper!
The Best Baked Penne Pasta

21. 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.

Crock pot spaghetti on a plate topped with Parmesan cheese.
Crock Pot Spaghetti
Crock Pot Spaghetti tastes just as good as regular spaghetti but requires way less effort! Simplify your life, and use this quick method to make everyone's favorite meal with minimal fuss.
Crockpot Spaghetti

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

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