Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Pantry Pride Pasta

A quick, savory pasta dish that transforms basic pantry staples into a flavorful meal!

Ingredients (7):

1. Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
2. Olive oil
3. Garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
4. Canned diced tomatoes (1 can, ~14 oz)
5. Dried oregano (1 tsp)
6. Salt (to taste)
7. Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta: Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (check package timing, usually 8-10 mins). Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Sauté garlic: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 mins).
3. Simmer sauce: Pour canned tomatoes into the skillet. Stir in oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 mins until slightly thickened.
4. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce. If too thick, splash in reserved pasta water (1-2 tbsp at a time) until creamy.
5. Season & serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot!

Prep/Cook Time:

• Prep: 5 mins
• Cook: 15 mins
• Total: 20 mins

Tips:

• For extra richness, drizzle with olive oil before serving.
• No oregano? Use dried basil or thyme.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat!

Enjoy your effortless, pantry-powered pasta! 🍝