Charlie Creek
Frugal Meal Ideas
Meal Ideas for Leftover Spaghetti and Meatballs
Breakfast
- Spaghetti and Meatball Frittata: Mix spaghetti and meatballs with beaten eggs, cheese, and vegetables. Bake until set.
- Spaghetti and Meatball Breakfast Casserole: Layer spaghetti and meatballs with cheese and a beaten egg/milk mixture. Bake until set.
- Spaghetti and Meatball Breakfast Burrito: Wrap spaghetti, meatballs, cheese, and scrambled eggs in a warm tortilla.
Lunch
- Spaghetti and Meatball Wrap: Load spaghetti, meatballs, and any preferred veggies into a wrap.
- Italian Pasta Salad: Toss cold spaghetti and chopped meatballs with some vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and Italian dressing.
- Spaghetti and Meatball Soup: Add chopped spaghetti and meatballs to a blend of broth and mixed vegetables. Cook until heated through.
Snack
- Stuffed Bell Peppers: Hollow out a bell pepper, fill with spaghetti and meatballs, top with cheese, and bake until the cheese turns golden brown.
- Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins: Mix chopped spaghetti and diced meatballs with egg and cheese, spoon into muffin tins, and bake until set.
- Meatball Pizza Bites: Top small pizza dough discs with sauce, chopped meatballs, and cheese. Bake until golden.
Dinner
- Shepherd’s Pie Italiano: Layer spaghetti and meatballs, cooked veggies, and mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbly.
- Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs: Toss spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce and lots of cheese, then bake until bubbly and golden brown.
- Spaghetti and Meatball Stir-Fry: Toss chopped spaghetti and meatballs with stir-fry veggies in a skillet. Drizzle with soy sauce and serve hot.