How to Fry Leftover Spaghetti
- Melt butter in a non- stick pan.
- Stir in remaining spaghetti, seasonings, shredded mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan. Mix well.
- Cook until mixture starts to slightly bubble. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook for a few more minutes, or until the cheese melts on top, loosely covered with a lid or piece of aluminum foil. (Full recipe card with all ingredients and instructions below. ) .
What to do With Leftover Spaghetti?
When I make spaghetti, there’s usually always leftover noodles. Since I don’t usually eat spaghetti for lunch, I would much rather make a casserole with my leftover spaghetti the next night! In fact, this particular casserole has become so popular in my home that I nearly always buy extra spaghetti with the intention of making it in the coming nights!
Make this Leftover Spaghetti Casserole the next time you have leftover spaghetti instead of throwing it away!
I’ve made a recipe video to demonstrate how simple it is to make.
How To Make Spaghetti Casserole
You’re almost set if you have leftover pasta and sauce, but if not, it’s simple to prepare some noodles for this casserole.
Start by mixing leftover spaghetti noodles and pasta sauce with an egg, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and ground beef or shredded chicken (note: meat is optional).
Place the spaghetti mixture into a baking dish and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Take it out of the oven after 30 minutes, then top with mozzarella cheese and mushrooms and bake for a further 10 minutes. We always include mushrooms because we love them in our home, but for those who don’t, steer clear!
Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown.
I hope you enjoy this Leftover Spaghetti Casserole!
- If you have the time, grate your own mozzarella cheese. Anti-caking agents found in pre-shredded cheeses often hinder the cheese’s ability to melt properly.
- Use any favorite marinara sauce for this recipe. Additionally, you can prepare your own tomato sauce; cherry tomato sauce is my personal favorite. You could even use an alfredo sauce if preferred.
- If you eat meat, this dish would be better with cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, or shredded chicken.
