8 Ways To Use Leftover Pizza Sauce In The Kitchen

1. Pasta Sauce Substitute

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2. Shakshuka

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3. Soup Base

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4. Dip for Breadsticks

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5. Baked Chicken Parmesan

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6. Stuffed Peppers

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7. Pizza Quesadilla

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