How to Reheat Leftover Pasta So It's as Delicious as It Was on Day One

First, step away from the microwave if possible.

Key Takeaways

Ah, leftover pasta.

If you haven’t had it at least once these past few weeks, consider us awestruck.

Pasta is, after all, a near-perfect food.

But knowing how to reheat pasta properly is essential for those who rely on this carb-rich staple.

But you probably don’t want rubbery, dry results after reheating.

Here’s how to reheat your noodles so they taste as good as they did on day one.

This is a great hands-off method that delivers a delicious, baked dish.

(There’s no need to thaw frozen noodlessimply toss them into boiling water to reheat.)

Leftovers and Food Safety.Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 31 July 2020.

Freezing Rice and Pasta.UNL Food, University of NebraskaLincoln.