Dinner for 4

Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini

Name: Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti; 1 jars (24 oz) your favorite store-bought spaghetti sauce; 1 zucchini; 1 egg; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional); 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves for topping (optional)

$5.72for 445 minServes 4

Spaghetti and tomato sauce pair with breaded zucchini slices baked until crisp and topped with melted cheese.

Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.90Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.72

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.43 per serving$5.72 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 jars (24 oz) your favorite store-bought spaghetti sauce
1 zucchini
1 egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
1 tsp salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves for topping (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
Slice the zucchini into rounds, dip them in beaten egg, and coat them with panko, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Bake the zucchini on the sheet for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Boil the spaghetti in salted water until tender, then drain it.
Simmer the spaghetti sauce in a 2-quart saucepan for 10 minutes.
Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, top it with zucchini and mozzarella, and broil for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.