This dinner is magically ready in 5 minutes.

Bertinelli: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images.

Recipe: Ana Cadena.

a side by side of Valerie Bertinelli and her recipe

Photo:Bertinelli: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images. Recipe: Ana Cadena.

Back in July, I interviewed cookbook author, actor andThe Drew Barrymore ShowregularValerie Bertinelli.

And genuinely, I still think about our chat in the best way.

You only need four ingredients to re-create this mealall of which are available at Trader Joes.

Valerie Bertinelli’s 4-Ingredient Trader Joe’s meal made with lentils, bruschetta, mozzarella balls and basil

Ana Cadena

Ana Cadena

I was so grateful for the step-by-step that Bertinelli gave me in our conversation.

So, remembering this interview, I recently went to Trader Joes to pick up the above ingredients.

The rest of the ingredients just need to be added to your dish.

Admittedly, I eyeballed everythingI recommend you follow suit depending on your own preferences.

The flavor is still herbaceous, cheesy and tasty while adding a bit more nutrients.

I have also tried this recipe with TJs uncooked lentils, and it tasted just as delicious.

Its not as quick as the precooked variety, but theyre equally comforting and include the same nutrients.

Overall, I highly recommend Bertinellis no-cook dinner, as I did with hereasy vinaigrette recipe.