Budget Stretcher

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty, budget-friendly tomato and spaghetti dish with simple flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners and satisfying all the family on a budget.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cans tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large onion
  • 5 or 6 oz broken spaghetti

Instructions

  1. Boil water, add chopped onions, tomatoes, and seasonings until onions are tender.
  2. Add broken spaghetti and cook until tender.
  3. Serve hot; tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

75 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.2g 2% DV
Total Fat 3.6g 5% DV
Carbs 9.6g 3% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9797mg 100% DV
Potassium 81mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Calcium 19mg 1% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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