Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Each recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less to save you time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Each recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less to save you time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Chicken piccata features chicken breasts simmered in a delicious and buttery lemon, caper, white wine sauce. This meal is perfect served over pasta and is better than any restaurant meal!
Chicken piccata features chicken breasts simmered in a delicious and buttery lemon, caper, white wine sauce. This meal is perfect served over pasta and is better than any restaurant meal!
Spaghetti Cakes are the ultimate hack for turning leftover spaghetti into something exciting! Spaghetti Cakes are a perfect marriage between Rice Cakes and Noodle Pancakes. They’re super simple to make and a ton of fun to eat! Who would have thought you could eat spaghetti with your hands?! Why I Love This Recipe The Ingredients Variations and…
Spaghetti Cakes are the ultimate hack for turning leftover spaghetti into something exciting! Spaghetti Cakes are a perfect marriage between Rice Cakes and Noodle Pancakes. They’re super simple to make and a ton of fun to eat! Who would have thought you could eat spaghetti with your hands?!
Leftover Spaghetti Hack: I love leftovers. I’ll often double recipes just so I have one less thing to cook the next day. Sometimes, for kids, leftovers just aren’t “exciting” enough, but turning them into something different is the ultimate hack! Next time you have leftover spaghetti in your refrigerator and your kids turn up their nose, you know what to do!
Kid-Friendly: Every time I make something my kids can eat with their hands, like Easy Chicken Nuggets, Crispy Fish Fingers and this recipe, they’re more excited to eat it. Plus, these spaghetti cakes are great for messy toddlers who are always throwing their spaghetti on the floor!
School Lunch Winner: This recipe is a great one to include in your kid’s school lunch rotation, especially if you made spaghetti the night before. They’re very lunchbox friendly and sure to get eaten. If you’re looking for more fun, handheld lunchbox recipes try my Tex Mex Rice Cakes or these Veggie Pancakes.
The Ingredients
Spaghetti: Use cooked and cooled spaghetti for this recipe. Leftovers work great here!
Marinara Sauce: Adds a touch of tang and binds everything together.
Eggs: Acts as the glue to hold the cakes together.
Capers: Adds a burst of salty flavor that contrasts beautifully with the marinara.
Olives: You can use black or green—whichever you prefer. They add great texture and briny flavor.
Cheese: Parmesan or mozzarella works well to add richness and a bit of gooeyness.
Olive Oil: For frying the cakes to crispy perfection.
Marinara Sauce for Dipping: Because who doesn’t love a dip with their crispy cakes?
Variations and Substitutions
Swap the Pasta: Any long pasta like linguine or fettuccine would work in this recipe if that’s what you have.
Add Some Veggies: Finely diced bell peppers, spinach, or even shredded zucchini could work here. Just be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from any veggies you add so the cakes stay crispy.
Shredded Cheese: Feel free to use whatever shredded cheese you have on hand for these spaghetti cakes.
No Olives or Capers?: If those briny flavors aren’t your thing, feel free to skip them. Or you can replace them with a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a little extra zing if you’d like!
How to Make Spaghetti Cakes
Step 1: Place spaghetti in a bowl and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces using scissors.
Step 2: Toss cut pasta with remaining ingredients until completely coated.
Step 3: Heat a large sauté pan over medium/high and add a thin layer of oil.
Step 4: Using a large ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup place mixture into sauté pan and flatten slightly to form a 1/2-1 inch thick disk.
Step 5: Cook cakes for 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
Step 6: Serve spaghetti cakes with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips and Tricks
Use Leftover Spaghetti: This recipe works best when the spaghetti is cold. If you make fresh pasta, cool or refrigerate it before you make this recipe, so that the cakes are easier to form.
Kitchen Scissors: The key to cutting the spaghetti noodles into smaller pieces is using kitchen shears! I used these herb scissors that did just the trick and saved me a ton of time! Once you chop your cooked spaghetti, this recipe comes together in no time.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. If you put too many cakes in at once, they won’t crisp up properly.
This recipe is one of my favorite ways to transform leftovers into something new. Let me know what you think of this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below!
Spaghetti Cakes are the ultimate hack for turning leftover spaghetti into something exciting! Who would have thought you could eat spaghetti with your hands?!
Place spaghetti in a bowl and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces using scissors.
Toss cut pasta with remaining ingredients until completely coated.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium/high and add a thin layer of oil.
Using a large ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup place mixture into sauté pan and flatten slightly to form a 1/2-1 inch thick disk.
Cook cakes for 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
Use Leftover Spaghetti: This recipe works best when the spaghetti is cold. If you make fresh pasta, cool or refrigerate it before you make this recipe, so that the cakes are easier to form.
Kitchen Scissors: The key to cutting the spaghetti noodles into smaller pieces is using kitchen shears! I used these herb scissors that did just the trick and saved me a ton of time! Once you chop your cooked spaghetti, this recipe comes together in no time.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. If you put too many cakes in at once, they won’t crisp up properly.
This roasted cauliflower with tahini recipe will give you mildly spiced cauliflower that is perfectly roasted to bring out its flavors. The tahini sauce is so delicious that you will want to put it on everything! I have always struggled to make caulifl…
This roasted cauliflower with tahini recipe will give you mildly spiced cauliflower that is perfectly roasted to bring out its flavors. The tahini sauce is so delicious that you will want to put it on everything! I have always struggled to make cauliflower that is not too soft or too hard. But this recipe has...
This lemon herb tahini is a delicious no-cook sauce that pairs with just about everything! The best part is you can blend it up in just 5 minutes for a nutty, tangy, and green lemon herb tahini sauce. The struggle to find a sauce that is both healthy a…
This lemon herb tahini is a delicious no-cook sauce that pairs with just about everything! The best part is you can blend it up in just 5 minutes for a nutty, tangy, and green lemon herb tahini sauce. The struggle to find a sauce that is both healthy and tasty is real. But this lemon...
Puttanesca is a bold and flavorful Italian sauce made with tomatoes, anchovies, capers, garlic, and olives, all simmered to perfection. It’s perfect for pairing with spaghetti or penne, bringing a delicious burst of savory goodness to your table.
Puttanesca is a bold and flavorful Italian sauce made with tomatoes, anchovies, capers, garlic, and olives, all simmered to perfection. It's perfect for pairing with spaghetti or penne, bringing a delicious burst of savory goodness to your table.
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Homemade Caesar salad is a classic recipe that pairs perfectly with any entree. Serve this great tasting side dish with pasta, grilled chicken, or steak!
Homemade Caesar salad is a classic recipe that pairs perfectly with any entree. Serve this great tasting side dish with pasta, grilled chicken, or steak!
Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are…
Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are added in. Introducing: white bean eggplant caponata!
Made in 1 pan with just 10 ingredients, this is an effortless, plant-based entrée that pairs well with pasta, polenta, bread, or even mashed potatoes.
Pasta nights are always the best nights. A few favorite pasta dishes include: spaghetti, baked ziti, spaghetti carbonara, and pasta primavera. Another winning pasta dish is Pasta Puttanesca. This classic pasta is full of flavor and so easy to make! Put…
Pasta nights are always the best nights. A few favorite pasta dishes include: spaghetti, baked ziti, spaghetti carbonara, and pasta primavera. Another winning pasta dish is Pasta Puttanesca. This classic pasta is full of flavor and so easy to make! Puttanesca sauce is made with basic ingredients that you probably have in your pantry; olive…
Pasta nights are always the best nights. A few favorite pasta dishes include: spaghetti, baked ziti, spaghetti carbonara, and pasta primavera. Another winning pasta dish is Pasta Puttanesca. This classic pasta is full of flavor and so easy to make! Puttanesca sauce is made with basic ingredients that you probably have in your pantry; olive… 
