Leftover Spaghetti
Transform your dinner table into a cozy, comfort-filled experience with this "Leftover Spaghetti" bake—a genius way to give new life to yesterday's pasta! This quick and easy recipe layers leftover spaghetti and marinara sauce with a luscious blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, all bound together by a savory egg-and-milk mixture infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes, this dish combines the best of a spaghetti casserole and a cheesy pasta pie. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a family-friendly meal, this one-pan wonder is sure to become your go-to solution for repurposing leftovers. Don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover cooked spaghetti
- 2 cups leftover marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Add the leftover cooked spaghetti to the bowl and toss to coat it evenly with the egg mixture.
Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down slightly to create an even layer.
Pour 1 cup of the marinara or spaghetti sauce over the spaghetti layer, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce layer.
Repeat with the remaining spaghetti mixture, marinara sauce, and cheeses to create a second layer.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
Let the baked spaghetti rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
