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Close-up of a serving of ground beef pasta with rich sauce on a cast iron surface.

Ground Beef Pasta Recipes

A hearty and versatile pasta dish featuring ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful sauces, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz Ziti pasta
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella, Parmesan shredded
Vegetables
  • 1 bell pepper Bell peppers (any color) chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes or cayenne
Optional ingredients
  • to taste Grated cheese or fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or cream cheese
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
Additional pasta options
  • to taste Elbow pasta or shells
  • 1 cup Salsa or diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar
Optional toppings
  • to taste Corn, black beans optional
  • 1 egg Egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Mafalda or broken lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion and garlic in a skillet.
  2. Add uncooked pasta, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings; simmer until tender.
  3. Stir in cheese, sour cream, and vegetables; cook briefly and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses for a personalized touch.