Pasta, meat sauce and meat balls

When it comes to family favorites, it's hard to beat pasta with ground beef or meatballs. These easy recipes are surefire crowd pleasers – just make a big batch, because they will ask for seconds!

• Apple-Flavored Meatballs
  These succulent meatballs get a hint of sweetness from apples, complemented by a rich brown-sugar gravy, and they'll delight guests on their own as appetizers or tucked inside a crusty Italian roll.
• Baked Spaghetti and Ground Beef
  This beefy oven-baked pasta is a delicious twist on mac and cheese and a satisfying comfort food on cold days. Experiment with different cheeses for an entirely different experience.
• Beef Mixture for Meatballs, Meat Loaf or Burgers
  Busy cooks will appreciate having a big batch of this versatile three-for-one mix on hand. Freeze it in individual portions that can be pulled out for quick homemade meals on hectic weeknights.
• Beef Stroganoff
  Our simple twist on this classic dish of tender, juicy beef bathed in a velvety sour cream and mushroom sauce and served over pasta noodles or rice will make mouths water in anticipation of this satisfying supper.
• Chili Pasta
  This sweet saute of bell peppers and onions heats things up with canned chili, beans and corn for a sassy sauce for pasta that mingles Mexican and Italian flavors.
• Cheesy Tortellini
  This tender tortellini is tossed in a mouthwatering marinara sauce, slow simmered with ground beef and Italian sausage and sprinkled with a blend of cheeses. Pass around the crusty bread for soaking up the tasty sauce left on your plate.
• Kids' Favorite Meatballs
  These delightful meatballs are simmered in a savory tomato broth and chicken and rice soup to make them deliciously moist and mouth-watering morsels for taste buds everywhere.
• Meatballs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
  Seasoned with ginger, cumin and coriander, these mouth-watering meatballs are best with this tangy dip of yogurt, jalapeno and parsley. But they're also delicious on their own, tucked into a crusty Italian roll.
• Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
  Beef plays a starring role in this specialty sauce, but a strong supporting cast of veggies provides rich, robust flavor. This hearty bolognese sauce is best served over a chunky pasta, such as penne or rotini, but can also be served with spaghetti.
• Slow Cooker Lasagna
  From skillet to slow cooker, this twist on classic layered lasagna will delight your dinner guests with rich, robust flavors that make it well worth the wait.
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  Jazz up your cocktail spread with these delightful sweet and sour meatballs that are just bursting with flavor. They're also great tossed in a Thai pasta for an Asian twist on spaghetti and meatballs.

 Talk about food in our Message Boards