what to do with leftover bolognese

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There are many ways to use leftover bolognese sauce. Here are some ideas:

Pasta Bake: Bolognese pasta bake is a favorite way to use up leftover bolognese. Add a tablespoon of butter, a spoonful of sauce, and some cheese to coat the pasta. Then add the remaining sauce and top with more cheese before baking.
Lasagne: Lasagne is probably the most obvious way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. It is so much easier to cook when half the work has already been done.
Quesadillas: Bring life back to your leftover bolognese with delicious quesadillas. Just top your flour tortillas with the leftover bolognese sauce, sprinkle a bit of cheddar, then cook on a griddle or fry.
Cottage Pie: Cottage pie is a comfort meal and also a breeze to make with your leftover bolognese sauce.
Chilli Con Carne: Leftover bolognese can be mixed with some kidney beans, a chopped red chili, and some hot sauce to make a really yummy and easy Chilli Con Carne. Feel free to also add capsicum, corn kernels, or baked beans.
Jaffles: Butter some good bread, cheese (motz or provolone or whatever), add some sauce, pan fry med low/med.
Stuffed Capsicums: A super easy and really fast dinner that uses leftover bolognese sauce is the humble stuffed capsicums. Stretch your bolognese sauce by adding rice and a little bit of tinned tomatoes, and then fill capsicums that have had their tops sliced off. Pop some grated cheese on the top, whack the lid of the capsicum bake on, and bake until tender.
Minestrone Soup: Minestrone soup is a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. Just add some vegetables, beans, and pasta to the sauce and simmer until everything is cooked.
Keema Curry: Keema curry is a delicious Indian dish that can be made with leftover bolognese sauce. Just add some Indian spices, peas, and potatoes to the sauce and simmer until everything is cooked.
Italian Cottage Pie: Italian cottage pie is a twist on the classic cottage pie. Instead of mashed potatoes, use polenta to top the pie. Its a delicious way to use up leftover bolognese sauce.