10 Uses for Spaghetti Other Than Spaghetti and Meatballs

spaghetti on a cutting board

While tasty, there are other uses for spaghetti beside spaghetti and meatballs. We’ve found 10 ways you can jazz up your boxed spaghetti tonight. Open the pantry, grab a box and give these recipes a whirl.

1. Baked Spaghetti


Fantastic for potlucks, this recipe is easy to prepare… and even easier to eat.

2. Chicken Spaghetti


Oh so cheesy, after one bite your family will be requesting this dish again. It makes a ton so a great recipe if you’re serving a crowd.

3. Spaghetti Alla Carbonara


Loaded with butter, bacon, and Parmesan cheese, this carbonara is creamy, savory and super-satisfying. Turns basic spaghetti into something special.

4. Stir Mein (Stir fry/lo mein)


A cross between stir-fry and lo mein, this delicious recipe substitutes spaghetti for lo mein noodles. Leftovers are great for lunch!

5. Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta


With a rich, creamy garlic sauce and loaded with mushrooms and chunks of chicken, this dinner is simple and delicious.

6. They Be Lovin’ Dem Deep Fried Spaghetti Balls


They say the best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. After one bite of these spaghetti balls, you’ll quickly become everyone’s favorite person.

7. Spaghetti Bread


Does it get any better than spaghetti and cheese stuffed inside bread? We think not.

8. Thick & Cheesy Spaghetti Pie


Easy enough for a weeknight meal, but pretty enough if you’re having an informal dinner with friends, spaghetti pie can’t be beat.

9. Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili


No need to travel to Cincinnati when you can create this cult classic at home.

10. Cheesy Spaghetti Tacos


Reinvent Taco Tuesday with these fun spaghetti tacos. Packed with ground beef, pasta sauce, taco seasonings and cheese, kids (and adults!) will love these!