Leftover Spaghetti Bake: Easy Family Dinner Casserole
Transform yesterday’s spaghetti into a cheesy, comforting casserole with this simple recipe. It is a budget meal prep solution that reduces food waste and requires minimal active preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups leftover cooked spaghetti with sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the leftover spaghetti, eggs, milk, half of the mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Mix gently until everything is coated.
- Transfer the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the spaghetti mixture.
- Scatter the breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Let the baked spaghetti recipe rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This recipe works well with any type of leftover pasta, making it great for leftover pasta ideas.
- For extra flavor, mix in 1/4 cup of chopped cooked ground beef or vegetables with the spaghetti before baking.
- If you do not have breadcrumbs, you can substitute with crushed crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 110