You won’t have to leave your house to make a great pasta dinner that the whole family will enjoy. These three recipes can all be made from ingredients that you already have on hand. They can also be adapted with whatever you have in your cupboards.
Pantry Pasta
Pasta with olive oil, parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes is a chef’s favorite because of the simple flavors. This dinner is a hit because it is comforting and easy to prepare. It is also easy to alter according to what’s in your pantry. For example, you could skip the red chili flakes in favor of black pepper if that’s more to your taste.
Pasta with the easiest tomato sauce in the world
Pasta with a three ingredient tomato sauce is the favorite of many bloggers. The sauce really is made of only three ingredients – a 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, butter, and one onion. Put all of the ingredients in one pot and let it simmer until the tomatoes have broken down. Remove the onion and add a little salt. See smittenkitchen.com for step-by-step pictures.
Tuna Pasta
Pasta with a tomato-based tuna sauce is another easy dinner from your kitchen cupboards. Sauté a few cloves of garlic and add about three tablespoons of tomato paste. If necessary, add either some water or oil to make a sauce. Finally, add the tuna and mix with your favorite pasta. Vegetables like peas or corn also make a great addition to the sauce.
A delicious pasta dish doesn’t have to take a lot of work or cost a lot of money. With a little creativity and a well-stocked pantry, you can have a great dinner every night.