You'll find plenty of leftover pasta ideas on my site — I've made hundreds of variations! When my kids were younger, this was almost a weekly go-to. It’s one of the easiest ways to transform leftovers into a delicious, effortless dinner.
There are endless ways to make this recipe your own. Even if you don’t have the exact same leftovers, the idea will serve you well. Save a note in your recipe app with ideas as they come to you. Then, when you need a quick dinner, instead of reaching for a jar, you can turn what you have into a gourmet delight in minutes!
Take a look in your fridge — you might surprise yourself with what you can create. In this case, leftover sausage was sautéed in olive oil to deepen the flavor and caramelize it a bit. I added fresh thyme and tossed it with pasta.
I also warmed up some roasted tomato soup from the freezer — always a good idea to have some homemade soup stocked. Add some fruit for dessert, and dinner’s done!
Maybe add a little onion or garlic, parsley, basil, or rosemary. A splash of white wine is always divine! Here's a basic recipe to follow and ideas to modify with the ingredients you have on hand.
Leftover sausage
Pasta
Olive oil
Sea salt & pepper
Optional:
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Optional:
Add the sliced sausage and cook until warm.
Add some pasta cooked al dente to the pan.
Serve, or continue with more options:
Sprinkle in some salt and pepper and possibly some fresh herbs.
Serve your pasta!
Leftover pasta dishes make a great lunch for school or work. Pack warm in a thermos, and lunch is ready! Look for thermoses online or at a discount home goods store. There are many varieties to choose from.
Leftover sausage, cherry tomatoes, rosemary and pasta
Leftover sausage, Parmesan cream sauce, and pasta
Leftover sausage, tomato sauce, rosemary and pasta
