Leftover Spaghetti Bake
Say goodbye to food waste with this delicious leftover spaghetti bake. By combining your leftover spaghetti and marinara sauce with melted cheese and Italian spices and herbs, you'll create a brand-new meal that's comfort food at its finest. The noodles become tender and the melty cheese turns crispy, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Equipment
- 1 9"x13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 ounces leftover spaghetti noodles (cooked)
- 1 ½ cups pasta sauce
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, use tongs or a large spoon to combine the leftover spaghetti noodles, pasta sauce, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using), making sure to coat the noodles well.
- Spread into prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and add grated mozzarella cheese. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- How to reheat: You can reheat in microwave, or cover spaghetti bake with foil and warm in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.
- Bake covered, then uncovered. It's important to bake the first 30 minutes covered with foil to prevent it from drying out. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to create a golden, bubbly, and cheesy crust on top.
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese. For optimal melting, make sure that you buy whole mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and grate it yourself. Because the pre-shredded cheeses have preservatives, they don't always melt well.
- Aim for 3-6 servings of leftover pasta. Anywhere in this range will work best for making this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg
