Turn leftover pulled pork into a completely different meal with this fun creamy bbq pulled pork spaghetti. It comes together quickly and is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, tangy and meaty. It is a great way to switch it up and get dinner on the table!
Here I go again with another recipe for using up left over pulled pork. It is just handy to have a variety of things to do with what is left. I mean if you are smoking some pork butt you might as well do two right.
Or in my brother's eyes, if you are doing two you might as well do four. He'll bring one to share with the guys at work and have a family dinner.
He keeps some and the rest seems to find it's way to my fridge. He's never heard me complain about it. Not even once!
After the wild success of the creamy pulled pork enchiladas, I thought it would be fun to do a different spin on the delicious bit of leftover pork. I always have pasta on hand, so spaghetti seemed like a perfect option.
A quick rummage through the pantry and fridge and a delicious dinner was born! My husband really liked it and my brother thought it was pretty cool. I think he was tempted to come reclaim some of his leftovers!
We've made this multiple times now and it's a hit every time. It is a nice mix of creamy and BBQ. It is quick, easy and delicious too!
Plus it is fun to slurp up noodles and these have an unexpected flavor combination which makes them extra fun!
We originally made this in a nice big 12" cast iron skillet. Recently I've been making it in my 3 quart braiser and that makes cleanup a breeze. If you don't have a big oven safe skillet, you could definitely bake it off in a 9x13" pan or casserole.
Tips for using leftover pulled pork
- Store small amounts in plastic bags in the freezer to pull out for dinners later
- Small amounts of pulled pork can be stretched making this spaghetti, pulled pork rice or other meals that can feed the family without having a ton of meat.
- A little pulled pork can quickly and easily be turned into a taco or quesadilla as well.
Variations on BBQ Spaghetti
- Use any shape of pasta you have on hand, they would all be fun and delicious.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce, as it is a main flavoring to the dish.
- Feel free to stir in veggies like corn, chopped bell peppers, even jalapenos would be delicious!
I love re-purposing leftovers. My husband thinks it is one of my super powers! Besides enchiladas and spaghetti, I've also shared recipes for a fun cheesy hot pulled pork dip, nachos and an enchilada verde style soup! What are your favorite ways to use leftover pulled pork?
Yield: 6 servings
Creamy Pulled Pork Spaghetti
This Creamy Pulled Pork Spaghetti is a great way to rework your leftover pulled pork! It is a hearty one pan dinner that is sure to be a hit with your family!
prep time: 15 MINScook time: 15 MINStotal time: 30 mins
ingredients:
- 12-13 oz spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente according to directions
- 3-4 cups pulled pork
- 2/3 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 12 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, cojack etc.)
instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease pan. I used a 12" cast iron skillet, but you could easily adapt and bake it in a 9x13" pan.2. In skillet over low heat, stir together pulled pork, BBQ sauce, tomatoes and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melty and incorporated. Stir in cooked spaghetti and green onions until combined. Spread evenly in pan and then top with cheddar cheese.3. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melty and casserole is heated through.4. Serve with desired toppings.
notes
Optional for serving: additional BBQ sauce, green onions, jalapenos or even a bit of cilantro or sour cream
Copyright: Cooking With Carlee 2018
Created using The Recipes Generator
You're so brilliant, I have never thought to add pulled pork in with spaghetti but man does this sound delicious and another way to use up any pulled pork I have because I like to fix up a crock of it at least every couple weeks and I have so much leftover, I usually freeze it! This is a perfect, yummy new solution and hello cream cheese!!! HEAVEN!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am always sad when my freezer stash of pulled pork is gone! I love playing with it and coming up with new ways to serve it. Though it is hard to go wrong with just a pile of pulled pork or a sandwich, you only want to do that so many nights in a row. Thanks so much, Andrea! Have a lovely day!
DeleteI read the title of this dinner dish and said "uh oh Carlee. This is one I don't think I can get behind. " Curiosity got the best of me so I clicked on over to see the ingredients. My next thought after reading the recipe was "oh my gosh that sounds good." Great idea and now I need to move across the street from KC so some of this goodness finds its way to me. I just remembered that I have pulled pork in my freezer :-) YES
ReplyDeleteMy freezer stash has been gone for a little while now... we need to talk him into doing more pulled pork!!
DeletePulled pork and chicken breast are two things I am always looking for new ways to serve. This would get devoured in my house. Thanks for sharing on Creative K KIds #TastyTuesdays
ReplyDeleteI have so much fun playing with both! I love the challenge of reworking leftovers to make new things. Thanks!
DeleteI love the idea of using pulled pork with pasta. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun twist on both. Thanks!
DeleteMy kiddos - and especially my husband - would love this!! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jamie! Pasta and pulled pork are two winners here, so combining the two seemed like a sure favorite!
DeleteGreat twist on spaghetti!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Michelle
Thanks, Michelle!
DeleteI loved pulled pork leftovers, there's just so many uses! It never goes to waste in my house. Even my hubby likes pulled pork leftovers, and that's saying something 😀 Both this and the enchiladas sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely one of my favorite leftovers and it is amazing that your husband even eats them!
DeleteI love this concept! I've never thought to add pulled pork to pasta! I usually only have sandwiches, quesadilla's or something along those lines. I have to get a roast going so I can try it your way :)
ReplyDeleteWe do a lot of sandwiches and quesadillas too. But I love making it into 1 pan skillet dinners with rice and beans and corn, or filling for enchiladas or baked chimichangas, I've tried a few pasta variations and this one is my favorite so far!
DeleteHi Carlee, I would never think to make the pulled pork with spaghetti but everything tastes great with spaghetti! LOL. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Julie
Spaghetti is wonderful like that, it goes with anything! Thanks, Julie and have a great weekend!
DeleteWhat an interesting idea. I'm sure it's awesome tasty. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Have a delicious weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It really is good! We enjoy mixing up our leftovers so we don't tire of them and this is a great way to switch it up!
DeleteI am reading this post and not had my dinner yet, this has made me so hungry!! Looks delicious. x #WAYWOW
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! This would certainly leave you feeling satisfied!
DeleteWhat a great item to have in your freezer! Meat is always the most time consuming part, and you already have that done! Perfect. We use pork in enchiladas, tacos, soup, toss it in with pasta and olive oil and veggies. You can do so many things with it. But this is one that I never thought of, sounds and looks absolutely delish!
ReplyDeleteIt's so handy to have for those nights when you just don't have time to start from scratch. I love making all kinds of crazy things with pulled pork and it is so easy to make in huge batches and freeze in smaller one meal portions!
DeleteIs it wrong that I want your Creamy Pulled Pork Spaghetti for breakfast? Looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteNo, it's totally acceptable as breakfast! I'll pull up a chair and help myself to a plate as well!
DeleteYour Creamy Pulled Pork Spaghetti will be a great hit here at the cottage! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
I hope it is! It is a tasty and filling way to have leftovers! Thanks, Miz Helen.
DeleteThis looks just simple amazing!! Pinned!! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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Thank you!
DeleteCarlee, I just made pulled pork. Hello! I totally need to make this. Good thing I found this on Meal Plan Monday this week!
ReplyDeleteTalk about perfect timing! Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteSeriously??? I was just staring at 2 quart bags of left over pulled pork in my freezer and thinking.. I need to use you, and I LOVE bbq sandwiches but... uggh.. I'll save you for another day. Now I think I"ll be pulling them back out for tomorrow night for dinner and not feel so "ugghish"! THanks for posting at country fair blog party! Always love your stuff!
ReplyDeletePerfect timing!! I love having pulled pork in the freezer! I love making pizzas with it, or enchiladas! Though these skillet dinners are so easy and hearty. This spaghetti one was a fun change and the rice one is good too! I just love how versatile it is!!
DeleteI thought I had commented on this post earlier, because I had pinned the recipe already but I see that I didn't... Anyways, I love all of your pulled pork recipes and I'm planning on making this one this week! (I made your pulled pork enchiladas last week.) Stopping by from the Country Fair Blog Party!
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it, Val! I am glad you liked the enchiladas enough to make them again. I need to make some pulled pork just to have more leftovers!! Thank you!
DeleteGreat idea! This is going to be a nice change from the regulars spaghetti! Thank you for sharing Carlee. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We think it's a fun fusion of BBQ and pasta!
DeleteYou really can't go wrong with spaghetti. This sounds delicious, Carlee! Tell your brother to bring some pulled pork over here next time he breaks the smoker out :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, spaghetti is always a hit here and this is one of our favorite ways to switch it up. My brother is also a neighbor, so he wheels his smoker over for a lot of parties. You are welcome any time!
DeleteLeftovers are the best! This recipe looks so good. I really need to try it sometimes. I think that it is wonderful that your brother brings you pulled pork. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe love leftovers too! Thank you so much!
DeleteGreat way to use up leftovers!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLooks yum, this made me hungry right away!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you!
DeleteWhat wonderful and creative recipe! I love your recipes and I'm always glad to see them on the Friday Frenzy! PINNED IT!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteWhat a tasty flavor combo! And it's so convenient that you can bake it all in a skillet!
ReplyDeleteIt is an unexpected combination, but it works so well! Thank you!
DeleteCombining pulled pork and spaghetti is such an awesome idea! This sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is definitely a hit with my gang every time I make it!
DeleteLove the sound of this, pulled pork is always such a treat!
ReplyDeleteWe love pulled pork, so we always do a full pork butt when we make it so we have plenty of leftovers to play with! Thank you!
DeleteLove using leftover pulled pork like this -- I put it in tacos and casseroles.
ReplyDeleteTacos and casseroles are great too! I just love trying new things with pulled pork!
DeleteThis sure does sound delicious! I make this bbq sauce that everyone loves, it would be perfect with this!
ReplyDeleteNow I want to try your sauce! I'm sure it will be amazing like this!
DeleteWhat a fun twist on the classic spaghetti! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party. PINNED!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly!
DeleteWhat a great idea and a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen!
DeleteThis looks delicious, Carlee! Thanks for linking to Friday Frenzy!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteRe-purposing leftover is a nightmare for many people and you have done it brilliantly. What is not to like when the dinner looks like this amazing pasta and the bonus is that it is all done in one pot!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love reworking leftovers to make them a completely different meal the second time around!
DeleteI also love using leftovers in a new recipe ! Your pulled pork spaghetti looks just perfect for a busy week night dinner, Carlee !
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so much fun to turn bits of what's in the fridge into something completely new? Thank you!
DeleteWhat a wonderful dish to serve guests and the family I love it looks so good I must make this soon! Thanks for posting this
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteOh my that's a brilliant recipe and using leftovers too.. I know my hubbie would love this. I wold buy pulled pork just to makethis
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteOooh I've never thought of mixing pulled pork with spaghetti...which is funny because I love both ingredients. This looks great for a quick weeknight meal.
ReplyDeleteI just know you are going to love it, thank you!
DeleteWell doesn't this sound delicious. Pulled pork is so good. Pair it with some pasta....and that makes one fabulous meal for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to go wrong with to popular foods like this, huh? Thank you!
DeleteThat is a delicious way to use up leftovers! Wonderful recipe!! Love the beautiful colors on the plate!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThat sounds like a brilliant way to use up leftovers. I love making pasta or noodles with left over so next time we have pulled pork, I know what I'm making. Yum!
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you love it!
DeleteFunny, I just saw that pork was on sale for next week. I need to give this a try. Something new to make!
ReplyDeleteWhat perfect timing! I hope you love it!
DeleteMade this tonight, and it was better than I expected it to be. The green onions really make this dish imo.
ReplyDeleteYay! I am glad you liked it!
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