What do you make when you have A LOT of leftover spaghetti?
I made this super quick and easy vegetable lo mein last night while baking cookies for an upcoming cookie exchange.
Are you like me and have a hard time judging how much spaghetti to cook?
Our youngest son came over Sunday, so I made one of his favorite chicken dishes, Pepperoni Chicken. I wanted to make sure to make enough extra so he could take a meal or two home with him, so I got a teensy bit carried away and made two pounds of whole wheat spaghetti.
After I filled a gallon Ziploc bag about 2/3 full and he started calling “halt” to any more, I realized I still had half of what I made left.
Since I had some leftover cut up veggies, tossing them together and making a quick sauce, made this dinner come together in about 10 minutes! Can’t beat that – right?
You could really use any vegetables you have on hand. Here is how I made mine. Use it as a base recipe to flex to your taste! I imagine mushroom lovers would totally enjoy them thrown in. Want a protein? Add some leftover chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. I’ll bet some steamed broccoli or fresh green beans and/or sliced sweet peppers would be great too! You could even toss in some water chestnuts or peanuts, walnuts, or sliced almonds.
Quick & Easy Vegetable Lo Mein
Ingredients:
- 1/2-1 lb spaghetti (I used whole wheat)
- 2 Tbsp oil (olive, sesame, canola or vegetable)
- 1/2 sweet onion chopped
- 1 cup shredded or chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup green peas
- Sauce – Whisk together:
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Dash Sriracha hot sauce
Directions:
Heat oil in stir fry skillet. Add vegetables and cook 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add spaghetti and sauce. Cook until heated through 1-2 minutes.
That’s it! Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
You definitely need a cookbook. Yum! once again. (K)
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Yum!😉
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I love to throw together leftovers, last time I made a salad of potatoes, noodles, and lettuce (added some stuff, of course). I think you can make a salad of almost everything, but a spaghetti-salad would be a little strange… Your dish looks delicious, great idea!!! 👍😊
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Wow. Sounds. Interesting. Fun to experiment!!!
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LOL 😄 It was delicious – although it sounds a little strange… Have a a wonderful day!
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I love combining non-traditional things
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You really need to live closer and be my personal chef my friend 🙂
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This looks very easy and delicious!
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Yep – that’s how I roll – easy and delish! LOL! 🙂
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Umm ummm good!
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This really looks delicious!
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Thank you! I hope you will give it a try!
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You’re welcome and I will!
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Also sounds like a perfect quick weeknight meal when wrapping, baking and doing the things of Christmas! It’s on my list, though I think I’ll add a little chicken for some protein. Thanks, Jodi!
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It really is. While baking cookies, it was good to have something quick and tasty and NOT sweet! 🙂
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Love the recipe and the story! I am sure he was happy to have some yummy food!
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Thanks Lynn! He’s actually become such a good cook. I would’ve never thought, and am so proud of him! 🙂
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That is so cool!
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Oh a vegetarian dish! love it…. 😉 don’t forget one of those proteins can be tofu. lol sad to say a lot of people don’t like tofu but I actually love it. I miss commenting on your posts, lately it has been difficult keeping up with real life and seeing what every one is up to. Hope you are enjoying the Holidays and your new little grandbaby 🙂
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Great point Margaret! I need to learn to experiment a bit with tofu. If I can talk hubby into it! He’s such a traditionalist with his food, and I love to experiment or combine odd things – LOL! I am thoroughly enthralled and enraptured with our new little princess! Oh what joy! No worries on being busy and not commenting – but ALWAYS wonderful to hear from you! Ho Ho Holiday!
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I bet that she is a darling, your little princess baby 🙂 By the way, if you ever purchase tofu, always buy organic. The quality of tofu can taste like cardboard or to very delicious. I have made my own tofu and it is so much better than the store bought, organic is closer to the homemade. And I like to compare tofu to mozzarella….which can be tasteless but everyone loves mozzarella, right? So it is important to season and marinade your tofu well. It takes on the flavors that it is surrounded by….just like mozzarella cheese.
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Awesome advice and great comparison! 😉
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Yummy!! Sounds delish, Jodi!! 💚💖💜 I love gluten free spaghetti too – although I don’t have to eat gluten free. I like how much more filling it is than regular noodles. 😄
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well then I should try! Interesting that it is more filling…
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I make something similar with leftover spaghetti too, love it!
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so much potential with leftover pasta! 🙂
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There’s just something special about Lo Mein..:)
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Right?! 🙂
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Srirachi is a must in this household! This looks delish Jodi!
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🙂 good stuff!!
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Yum, yum, my tummy’s growling, Jodi. That really looks good. :O)
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It was Paul 😜
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Delish!! And again… your photos have been actually drooling. Super glad nobody is sitting near me at the present. 😊
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LOL!
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Yummy and quick and easy – works for me! 🙂
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