Are you a huge fan of spaghetti just like me? Do you always end up with leftovers? Then you may very well be dying to know just how to reheat leftover spaghetti!
Reheating spaghetti can be quite challenging. If you don’t do it the right way, you might end up with a mushy, gooey, and clumped-up mess. Spaghetti can be rather tricky to reheat, and depending on the type, some methods work better than others.
For this sole reason, I’ve listed down the many surefire ways of warming up spaghetti, including reheating spaghetti in the microwave, oven, and stove.
Place the spaghetti on a plate
Ensure that the plate is microwave-safe and after placing the noodles on the plate, cover them with plastic wrap. Leave a small space open in the plate to allow the steam to escape.
Tip: You can lightly pour the extra sauce on top of the pasta to prevent it from drying out.
Heat the spaghetti
Put the plate of spaghetti in the microwave and heat it for a minute or two. Keep checking the pasta during this time to ensure it has adequately heated through to avoid overcooking it. Heat the pasta in a 15-second interval if you think it has not heated properly.
How to reheat spaghetti in the oven
This is the best method to use if you have saucy spaghetti; otherwise, the oven’s heat can dry out the noodles.
By following these steps, you’ll probably not end up with dehydrated noodles.
Preheat the oven and prepare the spaghetti
Preheat it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, place the noodles in an oven-safe baking tray or dish and tightly cover it with foil. This step is necessary because, without a lid or cover, the noodles will dry out.
Reheat the spaghetti
Place the dish in the oven and let it heat for 20 minutes. To check if your noodles have heated, insert a knife in the pasta and leave it there for ten minutes.
Then, remove it and feel the tip. If it hasn’t heated, then heat it for 10 more minutes. However, the total time may vary depending on the quantity of your spaghetti.
How to reheat spaghetti on a stove
If you don’t have saucy spaghetti, you can also warm up spaghetti on the stovetop by boiling it again. However, though saucy spaghetti can be warmed up on a stove, the process is slightly arduous and messy.
Here is how you can reheat spaghetti on a stove.
Boil some water
Start by boiling some water and adding salt to it. The amount of salt depends on the number of your noodles. If you’re reheating saucy spaghetti, you don’t need to add salt.
Place the pasta in a colander or bag
After placing your spaghetti in a colander, put the colander in the boiling water and let it sit for about thirty seconds to a minute.
On the other hand, if you’re working with saucy spaghetti, place the noodles in a plastic bag and then place the bag in the boiling water. Let the bag sit for thirty seconds or more, depending on the quantity of the spaghetti.
The bottom line
Now is the time to grab a fork and pour yourself a glass of wine as the reheating methods I’ve listed above should readily give you that well-deserved night off – one that also boasts that prized pasta you’ve lovingly prepared.
How to reheat spaghetti
Below are the step-by-step instructions on how to reheat spaghetti in the microwave.
Ingredients
- Microwave
- Microwave-safe plate
- Plastic wrap
Instructions
- Choose the microwave method.
- Ensure that the plate is microwave-safe and after placing the noodles on the plate, cover them with plastic wrap. Leave a small space open in the plate to allow the steam to escape.
- Pour the extra sauce on top of the pasta to prevent it from drying out.
- Put the plate of spaghetti in the microwave and heat it for a minute or two. Keep checking the pasta during this time to ensure it has adequately heated through to avoid overcooking it. Heat the pasta in a 15-second interval if you think it has not heated properly.