battlemaiden Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Plain pasta. Curious.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 In a bowl in the fridge to be reheated/used for lunch the next day. Is that what you were asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 into a ziplock bag in the fridge...someone will eat it we're pastaholics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 ...in our bellies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chika Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 *Usually* it goes in the fridge to sit for three weeks, untouched. At that point it will be rediscovered, smelled and promptly tossed into the trash. Our refrigerator is just a middleman between us and the trash can. But I'm trying to change my ways -- trying to remember that pasta sitting there because leftover cold pasta does make a great starter for a tasty pasta salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 If we don't eat it by the next lunch then we switch to Chika's plan - it sits until it is green and fuzzy - then I toss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It will go into the fridge and be reheated for lunch the next day if the boys don't decide to eat it for breakfast. Usually it is reheated with some garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and butter. My kids will eat that up. We have that with a side salad and maybe a piece of chicken. I never have to throw it away. We usually only do angel hair or egg noodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It goes in the fridge. I usually heat a little tomato soup up and serve it over the pasta for my girls for lunch the next day. Kind of like chef boyardee. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 In a dish in the refrigerator. My son will eat it with a bit of olive oil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan fro breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Tossed into some homemade soup or eaten w/ butter and cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 *Usually* it goes in the fridge to sit for three weeks, untouched. At that point it will be rediscovered, smelled and promptly tossed into the trash. Our refrigerator is just a middleman between us and the trash can. :iagree: What comfort to know I am not alone. :001_smile: I, too, am trying to change my ways, but we rarely follow through with eating leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 If my dd doesn't eat it all, it goes in our refrigerator and she will eat it for lunch the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It will go into the fridge and be reheated for lunch the next day if the boys don't decide to eat it for breakfast. Usually it is reheated with some garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and butter. My kids will eat that up. We have that with a side salad and maybe a piece of chicken. I never have to throw it away. We usually only do angel hair or egg noodles. We do the same, only we add some lemon, capers and mushrooms (for those that like mushrooms) - we add the parmesean cheese on the side b/c of dairy allergies. Pasta rarely lasts 24 hours here - even when I cook 3 lbs at a time. Gotta love teen boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 usually plain pasta gets made into pasta salad, chopped onion, celery and mayo. Sometimes I might sautee some sun-dried tomatoes and wilt a little spinach and serve it with feta or goat cheese for lunch or as a side with lunch. Whatever we have on hand. Usually we don't have too many left overs, but I rarely throw anything away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have two teens in the house, we dont have leftovers, lol. Two teen boys = NO leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Leftovers. Not sure what you mean. Is that food that is left over? Ahhhh! No. Never heard of it around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamama Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Either leftovers for the next day's lunch or as a treat for our fat lazy Basset Hound, Flounder. She is ever so appreciative...her favorite is rotini. Just kidding! Her favorite is anything edible. When you're low to the ground and live with 3 kids that spill it's pretty much heaven on earth for a Hound. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 IN the fridge for the next day OR, into baggies and freeze for lunches. I have some in there right now to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 In a bowl in the fridge to be reheated/used for lunch the next day. I make sure it's been oiled so it doesn't stick together. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I put leftover pasta and sauce in the fridge. The boys eat it by the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Trash. Most all leftovers in our house eventually end up there. We are terrible with leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It usually goes into the fridge for leftovers the next day or two or into the freezer for the next weeks spaghetti. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Into a bowl with some chopped onions, peppers, tomato, black olives, chunks of mozzarella and topped with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Into a bowl with some chopped onions, peppers, tomato, black olives, chunks of mozzarella and topped with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. Yummy, that sounds really good. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Genevieve (smooth fox terrier) and Guinevere (rat terrier) get the leftovers usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Kids or hubby reheat it in microwave and gobble it down - we always have tons of grated Romano cheese and jars of pasta sauce - including homemade pesto - in the 'fridge, too. I buy 40 lbs of imported Italian pasta monthly and they eat it several times a week, either as main meal or a side instead of taters/rice (which I prefer!!!) Pasta for dinner....lunch....breakfast (really!!!)...snacks.... I am so sick of pasta!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Our goes into a sealed container with some water over the noodles. It keeps the noodles fresh. Dh will take it for his lunch, or eat as leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschool2boys Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 If we dont eat it, it usually winds up in the compost bin. The meat sauce usually winds up in the trash. I am not a fan of leftover pasta, it just seems so gummy or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 to the chooks (that's Australian for backyard chickens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 In a bowl in the fridge. I usually add a bit of spaghetti sauce (we usually have an open jar in the fridge) and toss. Then the kids will reheat it the next day for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 to the chooks(that's Australian for backyard chickens) Yes - it's a delicacy to my chickens & goat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 to the chooks(that's Australian for backyard chickens) Hee hee, yep. If there is a lot left over, we eat it the next day. If there is a bit left over, the chickens get it. (They love it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseballmom Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 to the chooks(that's Australian for backyard chickens) My husband steals the left over pasta for our chickens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Into the chicken coop, where it is snapped up in seconds by our sweet hens! Pasta is their FAVORITE treat, and we spoil them terribly! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 In a ziploc bag in the fridge, to be reheated (or not) and eaten within the next few days (or forgotten :blush:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacim Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have been wanting to try this Crisped Leftover Pasta recipe that I saw on the Real Simple tv show. Never seem to have enough leftover pasta around here, though. It sounds really yummy. ~Staci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nicole M Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I see a poultry theme here. Our duck loves pasta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 IN the fridge for the next day OR, into baggies and freeze for lunches. Ditto. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've never heard of such a thing. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 *Usually* it goes in the fridge to sit for three weeks, untouched. At that point it will be rediscovered, smelled and promptly tossed into the trash. Our refrigerator is just a middleman between us and the trash can. But I'm trying to change my ways -- trying to remember that pasta sitting there because leftover cold pasta does make a great starter for a tasty pasta salad. Sometimes it costs more for me to save the food for later eating. Between ziplocks, containers, soap, and hot water, it might have been more cost effective to just throw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When I make spaghetti, I usually overestimate how much pasta to cook, so I usually have a good amount left over. Then I purposely make too much sauce. I freeze the leftovers of both (separately), and then I have another meal put away for another day. Even if it is the next day. I can't keep it in the fridge because we tend to forget about our refrigerated leftovers, or it just doesn't sound as good the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 In the fridge for dw's lunch the next day. If there's a whole lot, I sometimes make it into pasta salad for my lunch at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain View Academy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Saw it on Rachael Ray and stuck with me. Put the leftover pasta in a little oil in your fry pan and cook for a couple minutes. Add your eggs and whatever you might like (cheese, mushrooms, etc) and then cut up like a pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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