Savor Delicious Italian Nachos with Leftover Spaghetti Sauce

Transform leftover spaghetti sauce into delicious Italian Nachos, perfect for a quick and engaging family meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 bag Parmesan garlic pita chips Substitute with tortilla chips if desired.
2 cups Shredded Italian cheese blend Can substitute with mozzarella and provolone.

For the Sauce

2 cups Leftover spaghetti sauce with ground beef Any meaty tomato sauce works.

For Extra Creaminess

1 ball Fresh mozzarella Thinly sliced; burrata can be used as a substitute.

For the Colorful Toppings

1 cup Assorted marinated vegetables Include banana peppers, peppadew peppers, green and black olives.
1/2 cup Fresh basil Chopped; can substitute with parsley or skip.

For Finishing Touches

1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese Optional; Grana Padano works well too.

Equipment

Oven
Half sheet pan
Foil or parchment paper
Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Line a half sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Spread a layer of Parmesan garlic pita chips across the pan.
Sprinkle the shredded Italian cheese blend over the pita chips and bake for 6-7 minutes until melted.
Dollop the leftover spaghetti sauce over the melted cheese, then add thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and assorted marinated vegetables.
Return to the oven for an additional 6 minutes and broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top.
Sprinkle fresh chopped basil and optional shredded Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture, as pita chips may lose crunch over time.

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