Recipes With Leftover Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Have you ever had leftover spaghetti meat sauce and wondered what to do with it? Instead of reheating the same dish, why not get creative and turn it into something new and delicious? Here are some recipes that will help you repurpose your leftover spaghetti meat sauce in tasty ways.
Spaghetti Pie
This recipe is a classic and a great way to use up leftover spaghetti meat sauce. To make it, you'll need:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups spaghetti meat sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions and drain. Mix in the spaghetti meat sauce, Parmesan cheese, and beaten eggs. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese and butter. Spread this mixture on the bottom of a greased 9-inch pie dish. Add the spaghetti mixture on top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Spaghetti Meatball Soup
This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day and a great way to use up leftover spaghetti meat sauce and meatballs. To make it, you'll need:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spaghetti meat sauce
- 1 cup cooked meatballs
- 1 cup uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until tender. Add the chicken broth, spaghetti meat sauce, meatballs, spaghetti, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the spaghetti is cooked. Serve hot.
Spaghetti Meat Sauce Pizza
This recipe is a fun twist on traditional pizza and a great way to use up leftover spaghetti meat sauce. To make it, you'll need:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups spaghetti meat sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a greased baking sheet. Spread the spaghetti meat sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chopped herbs. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Stuffed Peppers
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti meat sauce and turn it into a hearty and healthy meal. To make it, you'll need:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups spaghetti meat sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the peppers for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until tender. Add the spaghetti meat sauce, rice, and seasonings. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
Leftover spaghetti meat sauce doesn't have to be boring. With these recipes, you can turn it into something new and delicious. Try them out and let us know what you think!
