Ground Beef Pasta Recipes

This Ground Beef Pasta recipe is an easy 30 minute meal that you can make with any kind of pasta. Your family will love the creamy, cheesy, Italian sauce!

You know the Italian-style version of Hamburger Helper? This is about 60 times better than that, and literally takes the same amount of time to make.

Hamburger Helper looks tasty to me, but always comes up short. I promise, this ground beef pasta recipe does not disappoint. Once you try it, you’ll be making it all the time. I think my family eats it about once a week.

Easy ground beef recipes are the best. The ingredients in this one are super simple, so let’s start there:

Cook and crumble the ground beef and onions. Drain grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook for 15 minutes while you start boiling water for the pasta. Boil the pasta for 7 minutes or per package instructions.

Slowly stir in the half and half to the sauce. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to combine.

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Ground Beef Pasta

This Ground Beef Pasta recipe is an easy 30 minute meal that you can make with any kind of pasta. Your family will love the creamy, cheesy, Italian sauce!

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 668 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 1738 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 + ½ lbs. ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 Tablespoons flour (optional-helps thicken the sauce)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup half and half ((half cream, half milk))
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ pound Rotini pasta

Instruction:

1. Shred the cheese and set it aside along with the half and half. We don’t want those to be cold when we add them to the sauce.
2. Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onions halfway through and cook until softened.
3. Drain grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
5. Add chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes while you start boiling water for the pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes or per package instructions.
6. Slowly add in the half and half to the sauce, stirring as you go.
7. Reduce heat to low and slowly sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to combine. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread with cheese.

Easy Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

This ground beef pasta recipe tastes like it’s been cooked low and slow, but it’s ready in about 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 584 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, to taste)

Instruction:

1. Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
2. Add the onion and olive oil to a large skillet (or small pot/Dutch oven) and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat.
3. Add in the ground beef and garlic and continue cooking for another 8 minutes or so until the beef has browned (break the meat up with your spoon as you go along). Spoon out excess fat if there’s a lot of it.
4. Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced somewhat.
5. Stir in the cream and cook for another 3-5 minutes (it’ll warm through and reduce a bit).
6. Season with salt & pepper as needed and toss with the drained pasta. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

25 Best Ground Beef Pastas

These ground beef pasta recipes are easy, hearty, and delicious! From ziti to lasagna to casserole, you just can’t beat these tasty dishes.

Ingredients:

• Creamy Beef Pasta
• Penne Pasta Bake
• Baked Ziti
• Slow Cooker Lasagna
• Skillet Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
• 15 Minute Beef and Noodles Skillet
• Pizza Casserole
• Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta
• Cheesy Sloppy Joe Macaroni Casserole
• Cheesy Italian Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef Filling
• One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta
• Homemade Hamburger Helper
• 10 -minute Instant Pot Spaghetti
• Beef and Macaroni Soup
• Lasagna Roll-Ups
• Meaty One-Pot Penne Alla Vodka
• Tuscan Baked Rigatoni
• Ground Beef Stroganoff (Hamburger)
• Spaghetti Pie
• Crockpot Goulash
• Healthy Beef Lasagna with Spinach and Basil
• Mexican Manicotti Casserole
• Ravioli Soup
• Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole
• Bow Tie Skillet Lasagna

Instruction:

1. Select your favorite recipe.
2. Organize all the required ingredients.
3. Prep a ground beef pasta in 30 minutes or less!

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FAQ

Should you drain ground beef before adding pasta sauce?

What meat is best for pasta?

• Chicken. When you think of protein in your pasta, you probably think of chicken. …
• Steak. If you are looking to treat yourself, add some steak to your pasta. …
• Shrimp. …
• Salmon. …
• Pasta With Chicken, Steak, Salmon and More at Puerto La Boca.

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