Pasta Leftovers Recipes

Yummy mac and cheese that is so ooey and gooey. My kids go wild over this dish. It is great with anything: chicken, beef, or pork. Use any type of cheese you like; I use whatever I have in the fridge.

A cheesy jalapeno popper pasta dish that is sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters. Spice it up by adding more jalapenos, or tame it down and add less. Add rotisserie chicken for another layer of yumminess or leave it out. Either way, this pasta dish is delicious.

A fun twist on spaghetti and meatballs that's sure to be kid-friendly!

This is the best and easiest casserole ever!!

Chicken is topped with Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, baked to tenderness and served over spaghetti.

When the weather gets hot, we make a big salad for supper several times a week. This part antipasto, part tuna pasta salad, is my husband's favorite. With some crusty bread, it is a meal all in itself. It is easily adaptable to your family's preferences. I sometimes add other kinds of marinated vegetables and/or strips of mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese.

I enjoyed this salad at a well-known restaurant and when they wouldn't divulge the recipe, I created my own. Although a bit time consuming, everything can be prepared at least a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. I took this salad to the 2011 AR Buckeye Bash and am posting for those who requested the recipe. This salad may be served cold or at room temperature.

Pretzel Crisps®, sausage, and mac 'n cheese! A great after-school treat!

Savory chicken thighs are slow cooked to perfection along with fresh vegetables and Italian seasoning. A simple recipe that requires little effort or time in the morning, ready and waiting for you when you come home after a long day.

A great way to use leftover spaghetti!

This kale salad with cranberries is called "circus salad" in our house because it is so colorful and fun! This is a super wholesome salad with all-natural ingredients and no added oils or sugar. Try using quinoa instead of couscous, add warm asparagus on top, or stir in roasted, diced sweet potatoes and onions for even more color and nutrients. This keeps well for days - I usually make a big batch and have it for lunch through the week.

Do you wish dinner could be ready when you got home?  It takes just 10 minutes to fix it in the morning, then the slow cooker lets you forget it while it cooks all day.

Elbow macaroni is dressed with robust Prego® pasta sauce and a cheesy sauce for a double-good version of this classic favorite.

Shrimp, salt pork, and andouille sausage are sauteed with corn and bell peppers in a Jalapeno cream sauce; then tossed with penne pasta over individual pizza breads, and topped with crispy fried tortilla strips. Time-consuming, but well worth the effort, as your family or guests will admit. If you can find tasso, use it instead of salt pork.

Creole flavors of shrimp, bell peppers, onion, garlic and tomato are kicked up with Pace® Picante Sauce and served over pasta to make a quick and delicious dish.

Swanson® Chicken Broth is the key to quick and easy cooking in this light pasta topper featuring chicken, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and a hint of Dijon-style mustard.

This rich and indulgent pasta dish comes together in minutes.

Easy to prepare, tangy twist on skillet chicken.

This salad can be assembled an hour or two ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving so the couscous doesn't soak it all up.

Veggies, chicken, Cheddar cheese 'and call it macaroni'. A simple summer salad. Tasty!

I specifically wanted to make a vegetarian dish without tofu since I know how hard it is to be a vegetarian and not like tofu. I went through a lot of experimenting and failed stir-fries before I narrowed in on this recipe, so I hope you like it. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Tri-colored corkscrew pasta creates a bottom crust to top with Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, a savory mushroom-onion saute and mozzarella cheese.

Quick and savory meal for lunch. Great for sharing.

The mix of cannellini beans, roasted red peppers and artichokes make for a lighter alternative to a traditional pasta salad.