Italian "DUMP DINNERS" | Easy, Convenient & Delicious Recipes

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat spaghetti offers more fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used when in season.

Cut cherry tomatoes and layer them at the bottom of a baking dish.

Season with olive oil, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, and basil.

Add spaghetti on top of the tomatoes.

Layer with dried mozzarella and a generous amount of parmesan cheese.

Add another layer of cherry tomatoes.

Sprinkle more oregano, salt, and basil on top.

Pour half a cup of water over the ingredients.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 410°F for about 30 minutes.

Remove aluminum foil and continue baking for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the pasta is cooked.

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