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.