Pizza sketti. Cause, you know, that’s totally a word. #kidspeak
So, you made the pizza pockets from Monday and now you are left with an open jar of sauce. Or, you have some leftover spaghetti. Maybe, you just want something new and fun to try! Things have changed a bit here on the YUM eating household. Kiddo is living here full-time since Mr. YUM now has full custody, so that means we’ve had to adjust our grocery budget a bit. While not a huge issue, we are having to go back to our roots a bit with making sure we don’t waste and find things that everyone will love. I’m certainly up for the challenge!
This recipe happened because:
- I had leftover sauce from the pizza pockets.
- I had leftover spaghetti from a weekend meal.
- The packet of pepperoni had been opened.
- I finally got around to shredding my block of cheese.
- I needed something quick.
When the semi mini-me starts glaring at me wondering if I’m going to stuff her belly any time soon, I go into #feedmeseymour mode.
No one likes a case of the hangries.
I warmed the spaghetti. (it’s Barilla plus. I’ve had a few folks ask me, I kept forgetting to tell you. We use the Plus because it has extra protein which makes it low glycemic. I have tried every variation of whole wheat and whole grain and while I don’t mind it, they don’t. And since regular pasta disturbs my PCOS, I wait for this to go on sale and buy a few boxes at a time. We are a family that does the best we can with the choices we have. 😉 )
Then I added the sauce and mixed it all up. Since the noodles were warm, they naturally warmed the sauce.
I topped that with some pepperoni sliced.
Then I added a bit more sauce and the cheese.
Popped it in the microwave again to melt the cheese.
Literally a 5 minute meal.
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Do you have a super quick meal that is your go-to when the hangries rear their ugly head?
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
August 26, 2015 at 1:18 pmMy son would try this! He’s been telling everyone in his PreK class that spaghetti is is favorite food. Great way to mix it up.
Catherine S says
August 26, 2015 at 2:20 pmThis looks and sounds yummy. Our quick and easy meal is Tacos. Thanks for the recipe I can’t wait to try it.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
August 26, 2015 at 2:48 pmPizza Sketti, FTW! That looks seriously amazing. You can never go wrong with pepperoni.
Liz Mays says
August 26, 2015 at 5:14 pmWhat a simple way to make pasta more fun. If I add some red pepper flakes the kids will really like it.
Laura Gregory says
August 26, 2015 at 9:10 pmDefinitely one I will make for the kiddos. Simple and looks delicious.
Valerie says
August 26, 2015 at 9:53 pmIt sounds really good! I am all for a 5 minute meal!
Christie says
August 26, 2015 at 11:21 pmSounds like a delicious Italian combo to me! I have a hankering for anything with cheese and pepperoni
Kristi says
August 26, 2015 at 11:29 pmGrilled cheese and Malts are my go to fast meals but your idea looks and sounds delicious! Will be trying that soon.
Debbie Denny says
August 26, 2015 at 11:47 pmI like this. Funny how dishes just come together on a spur of the moment.
Rosey says
August 27, 2015 at 5:02 amHa I can hear the kids saying ‘pizza sketti.’ Sounds like a good way to use the extra sauce to me.
Jeanine says
August 27, 2015 at 9:17 amOh man. My kids would go nuts for this. It looks SO good. I haven’t ever tried something like this, or thought of it but its pretty brilliant. My kids love pizza and spaghetti why not put them together? Delicious!
Tracey says
August 27, 2015 at 9:34 amNow this is a meal my family can get behind! This looks so good!
Marcie W. says
August 27, 2015 at 10:05 amI also have PCOS and control it through diet and exercise. It is nice to find someone that can relate to that struggle
Dawn McAlexander says
August 27, 2015 at 10:16 amThat looks really good. We have a recipe that we fix that is similar but we don’t use spaghetti noodles. I will have to try yours sometime., too. 🙂
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
August 27, 2015 at 10:21 amThat looks so yummy. Going to have to give that a try.
Rachelle J says
August 27, 2015 at 11:04 amThis looks super yummy. My daughter would love it!
Crystal says
August 27, 2015 at 11:46 amThese quick “What do I have leftover?” meals always turn out great. I’m fairly certain I have all of the ingredients open & waiting to be used in my fridge right now.
Debbie L. says
August 27, 2015 at 1:26 pmThis looks delicious. My whole bunch loves Pizza. I think is probably our favorite food.
Kelly Hutchinson says
August 27, 2015 at 2:03 pmMy kids would go crazy about this recipe! It is super easy to make and sounds yummy.
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
August 28, 2015 at 5:35 pmThis looks yummy, but the name sounds funny, a little bit ‘honey boo boo’ LOL 🙂
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
August 30, 2015 at 5:28 pmThis is the definition of comfort food for me. My inner fat kid is all giddy!
Katherine G says
September 14, 2015 at 9:23 pmThis looks like a fun and interesting dish. I would totally try this with my kids.