Pantry Pasta Recipes: Dinner From What's Already in Your Kitchen
Groceries are expensive and takeout is worse. The good news: a box of pasta plus a few things you already own is a real dinner. These recipes lean on pantry and fridge staples — canned tomatoes and beans, tuna, garlic, butter, a little cheese — so you can stretch what you already bought.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I make with just pasta and pantry staples?
Plenty: garlic-and-oil pasta, a quick canned-tomato marinara, tuna-and-lemon pasta, or white bean and garlic pasta all start from things that keep in the cupboard.
What are the cheapest pasta recipes?
Sauces built on pantry basics — oil, butter, canned tomato, beans, or a can of tuna — cost the least per serving and are the backbone of this collection.
How does the pantry scanner work?
Take a photo of your pantry or fridge. The free scanner reads what’s there and ranks the recipes you can make with the fewest missing ingredients.