It’s the end of a long day at work and you’re exhausted. You open your fridge to find a pasta sauce that you didn’t use as much as anticipated, but don't want it to go to waste.

What can I make with leftover pasta sauce? Here are some great ideas:

Spaghetti squash

To make this yummy pivot from regular pasta, cut a spaghetti squash in half and heat it up in the microwave for five minutes. Scoop out its insides, mix it with some butter and garlic salt to taste, place back inside the rinds of your squashes and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until tender (about thirty minutes). Top with your pasta sauce and potentially some mozzarella or parm, and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Ratatouille

This dish consists of grilled eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and onion mixed with seasonings such as garlic salt and pepper to taste. Throw the veggies in a baking dish, pour your pasta sauce over the top, and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Yum!

Pizza

Everyone loves pizza, so why not use your leftover pasta sauce as the sauce on top of a delicious homemade pie? Just roll out some dough (homemade or store-bought), spread on some tomato sauce, and top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni (or any other of your favorite toppings). Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Lasagna

This dish can be made a million different ways, but one way to make it using leftover pasta sauce is by layering cooked lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and your pasta sauce. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Vegetable soup

Throw all leftover vegetables in your fridge into a pot with some chicken or beef broth, leftover pasta sauce, and seasonings of your choice. Let it all cook until the vegetables are tender (about 30 minutes), then puree using an immersion blender if you want a thicker soup. Finally, stir in some cooked pasta of your choice and enjoy!

There are so many ways to use up leftover pasta sauce, and the options are limitless. What do you make with your leftover pasta sauce?

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