This creamy pulled pork pasta 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.
Turn leftover pulled pork into a completely different meal with this fun creamy BBQ pulled pork pasta. It comes together quickly and is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, tangy and meaty.
It is a great way to do a leftover makeover and get a hearty and delicious 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.
Reader Erica Commented: This recipe is soooo good! Easy, delicious, and perfect for left overs! ★★★★★
Pulled pork is one of those entrees that almost always produces leftovers. 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.
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I think he was tempted to come reclaim some of his leftovers so he could make some for himself. Maybe next time he will keep a little more so he can enjoy his own pulled pork pasta.
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 that you wouldn’t expect with your spaghetti, which makes them extra fun! Though after having them you may wonder why BBQ and pasta don’t end up together more often.
What Pan To Cook Pulled Pork Pasta In
We originally made this in a large skillet like a nice big 12″ cast iron skillet. Recently I’ve been making it in my 3 quart braiser and that makes cleanup a breeze.
Those choices make it a little bit easier because they can go rom the stove to the oven without an issue. If you don’t have a big oven safe skillet, you could definitely bake it off in a 9×13″ pan or casserole dish.
Variations on BBQ Pulled Pork 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!
This would also be great with leftover grilled or BBQ chicken. Just shred or chop the chicken and toss it into the mix in place of the pulled pork.
What are your favorite ways to use leftover pulled pork?
Creamy BBQ Pulled Pork Spaghetti
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta cooked al dente
- 3 cups pulled pork
- ⅔ cup your favorite barbecue sauce
- 12 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, cojack etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease pan. I used a 12-inch cast iron skillet, but you could easily adapt and bake it in a 9×13 pan.
- In skillet over low heat, stir together 3 cups pulled pork, ⅔ cup your favorite barbecue sauce, 12 oz. can diced tomatoes and 4 oz cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melty and incorporated.
- Stir in 12 oz pasta (cooked) and ½ cup green onions until combined. Spread evenly in pan and then top with 1½ cups shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
- Serve with desired toppings.
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Leftovers 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.
We love leftovers too! Thank you so much!
You 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 🙂
I 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!
Great idea! This is going to be a nice change from the regulars spaghetti! Thank you for sharing Carlee. Looks great.
Thank you! We think it's a fun fusion of BBQ and pasta!
I 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!
I 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!
Seriously??? 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!
Perfect 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!!
Carlee, I just made pulled pork. Hello! I totally need to make this. Good thing I found this on Meal Plan Monday this week!
Talk about perfect timing! Thanks so much for stopping by!
This looks just simple amazing!! Pinned!! YUM!
Thank you!
Is it wrong that I want your Creamy Pulled Pork Spaghetti for breakfast? Looks so yummy!
No, it's totally acceptable as breakfast! I'll pull up a chair and help myself to a plate as well!
What 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!
It'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!
I am reading this post and not had my dinner yet, this has made me so hungry!! Looks delicious. x #WAYWOW
Thank you so much! This would certainly leave you feeling satisfied!