Name: Brisket Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil (divided); 1 small onion (diced); 1 cup diced bell peppers; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 pound spaghetti; 1/2 pound smoked brisket; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; Sliced green onions (diced tomatoes, parmesan cheese for garnish, optional)

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Brisket Spaghetti is a fabulous way to enjoy leftover smoked brisket from your weekend cookout. The smoky brisket is combined with pasta, peppers, onions and plenty of Italian spices for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Smoked brisket is on our grilling menu pretty regularly. It’s a great way to meal prep for the week and leftover brisket has tons of possibilities that go way beyond sandwiches. If we are craving comfort food, this Brisket Pot Pie always hits the spot.

Leftover brisket is just about the best thing I can think of to have in the refrigerator. One of our favorite meals is brisket spaghetti served with a garden salad and garlic bread.

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Ingredients Needed

Olive Oil ~ For cooking the onion and peppers, makes the base for the sauce.
Onion ~ Caramelized onion adds amazing flavor to the pasta and compliments the smoked meat.
Bell Pepper ~ Cooks along with the onions for delicious flavor.
Garlic ~ Fresh minced garlic adds aromatic flavor perfect for pasta.
Smoked Brisket ~ If you don’t have leftover brisket, pick some up from your local bbq place or roast beef will also work.
Spaghetti ~ Egg Noodles or Kluski Noodles are great options for the pasta.
Basil, Thyme, Oregano ~ Classic Italian spices flavor the pasta.
Butter ~ Just a little butter to add creaminess to the pasta.
Kosher Salt & Pepper

Step by Step Instructions

Cook diced onion, peppers and garlic in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until vegetables start to caramelize.

Meanwhile, boil spaghetti according to package directions.

Stir in chopped brisket and lower to simmer.

Drain spaghetti.
Drizzle olive oil in the spaghetti pan and add spaghetti, toss with tongs.

Add brisket mixture.

Season with basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add butter.

Use tongs to toss mixture until well combined.

Serve immediately.
Garnish with diced tomatoes, green onions and finely grated parmesan cheese if desired.

How to Store and Reheat

This is one of those dishes that makes amazing leftovers. Store cooled spaghetti in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet with about a tablespoon of water over medium heat. Stir often until heated through, about 3- 5 minutes.

More Leftover Brisket Recipes

Brisket Tacos is my favorite meal, ever. Smoky brisket filled crunchy taco shells topped with the best toppings is just as good as it sounds.

Brisket Grilled Cheese is a quick and easy sandwich that makes a hearty lunch or dinner. Made with bbq brisket and loads of cheese on buttery toasted bread.

Brisket Taquitos are another Tex-Mex favorite. Flour tortillas filled with smoky brisket and cheese is snacking perfection.

Brisket Mac and Cheese is amazing comfort food. Homemade mac and cheese topped with barbecue brisket makes for a family favorite that does not taste like leftovers!

Brisket Pizza is one of the best homemade pizzas that we have ever tasted. Made on the grill for a restaurant quality pizza that can’t be beat.

The next time you have a bit of leftover brisket, give this smoked brisket spaghetti a try or a quick and easy 30 minute meal. It’s so full of flavor and is sure to please even the picky eaters.

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plate of brisket spaghetti with green onions and diced tomatoes

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