Description
A comforting baked casserole that transforms leftover spaghetti into a creamy, cheesy dish with a golden top, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 8 cups leftover spaghetti with sauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Add leftover spaghetti and toss until well coated.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–40 minutes until heated through.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Mix in ricotta or cream cheese for a creamier texture.
- Use different cheeses like gouda or gruyère for variety.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peppers for extra nutrition.
- Ensure spaghetti has enough sauce to prevent dryness.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze up to 2 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg