Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Pantry Hero Pasta Primavera

This simple, savory one-pot pasta dish transforms basic staples into a flavorful, garlicky tomato sauce that's comforting and ready in under 30 minutes. It's vegan-friendly and uses just 7 common pantry ingredients: pasta, canned diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, dried oregano, and black pepper.

Ingredients (serves 2-3):

• 8 oz pasta (like spaghetti or penne)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and ½ tsp of the salt. Cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (don't let it brown).
3. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), remaining salt, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. If it seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve hot, perhaps with a sprinkle of extra oregano on top for flair.

Estimated Time:

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