A shocking 4.5 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away each year by UK households, according to climate action organisation WRAP and 25 percent of this wasted food is due to cooking too much.
When it comes to cooking pasta, especially spaghetti, you might find that this is often something you prepare an excess of, as it can be difficult to work out exactly how much you need per person.
But before you put any leftovers in the bin, it turns out there's a quick and easy way to get another tasty meal out of extra spaghetti, according to a top chef.