19 Perfect Pasta Recipes All Made with Ground Beef

There is nothing more delicious and hearty than a perfect pasta made with ground beef! It really makes the best hearty dinners and leftover lunches. Ground beef pasta recipes are always a good idea, 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. Here are my all-time favorite pasta recipes, all made with ground beef that I just know you will adore!

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.

Go to the recipe: Ground Beef Casserole

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.

Go to the recipe: Baked Ziti

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.

Go to the recipe: Cheeseburger Casserole

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.

Go to the recipe: Pizza Casserole

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.

Go to the recipe: Baked Spaghetti

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!

Go to the recipe: Baked Rigatoni

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.

Go to the recipe: Crock Pot Lasagna

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!

Go to the recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti

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.

Go to the recipe: Italian Wedding Soup

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!

Go to the recipe: Taco-Stuffed Shells

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.

Go to the recipe: Meatball Stroganoff

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.

Go to the recipe: Crock Pot Ravioli

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.

Go to the recipe: Easy and Cheesy Lasagna

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!

Go to the recipe: Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

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.

Go to the recipe: Taco Lasagna

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.

Go to the recipe: Million Dollar Spaghetti

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.

Go to the recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

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.

Go to the recipe: Spaghetti Pie 

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.

Go to the recipe: Baked Penne Pasta