So, I originally set out to bake a WWII Wartime Loaf today, however, much to my sadness, when I tested the yeast it had gone bad & I simply
didn't have the energy to go to the store to get more. So it was a no go. Total
bummer because I was looking forward to some bread and jam for my breakfast
tomorrow. I guess I’ll be having cereal like the kiddos! Anyways, I decided to
take a break from history and instead bring you an easy recipe that I concocted using
leftovers from last night and stuff I had in my fridge.
In the spirit of frugality --- which was, historically
speaking, very important ---
…and in the love I have for Italian food, I bring you...
Leftover Italian Bake!
Ingredients:
Left over noodles with sauce **any
noodle that has spaghetti sauce cooked from the night before will do (I had approx. 5
cups of Penne Rigate noodles with meatballs)
1 cup tomato purée or sauce (about
1-10.75 can)
2 Tablespoons of cream cheese, cubed
1 egg
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (for top)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (for top)
Casserole dish - approx. 2 qt.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375*F. Cube cream cheese. Toss cream cheese,
egg, leftover spaghetti, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup Parmesan
& 1/2 cup cheddar (or mozzarella) in a bowl & mix well. Place the mix
into a casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven. Mix
the bake -- mixing the cream cheese well. Place remaining cheese on top of
casserole. And cook an additional 10 minutes.
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| Mix all the Ingredients together. Bake 375 for 20 minutes. |
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| After 20 minutes in oven, mix ingredients once again and top with cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes. |
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| Once done, let the bake rest for a couple of minutes. I broiled old hamburger buns topped with butter and garlic for a frugal garlic-bread side dish while the bake cooled. |
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| Voila! A Tasty second-day meal from leftover pasta. |
You'll notice that I used Penne Rigate with sauce and
meatballs for my base, truly, this recipe can be altered, added too, and
changed based on your tastes & what you have on hand. All in all it's a
great way to use up those spaghetti leftovers.
So put on some Luciano Pavarotti, pour a glass of your favorite Italian red wine and enjoy some second-day Italian cuisine!
Ciao XOXO,
TheHistoryGirl
