Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Dish Name: Sunny Sauté Skillet

Ingredients (7 pantry staples):

1. Olive oil
2. Garlic (fresh, minced)
3. Dried spaghetti (or any short pasta)
4. Canned crushed tomatoes
5. Dried oregano
6. Salt & black pepper
7. Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Prep (5 mins): Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While waiting, mince 2 cloves of garlic.
2. Cook Pasta (8 mins): Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
3. Sauté Aromatics (3 mins): In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant—don’t let it burn!
4. Build Sauce (5 mins): Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
5. Combine (2 mins): Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss well to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen.
6. Finish (1 min): Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Serve: Hot, with extra Parmesan on top if desired.

Total Time: ~19 minutes
Serves: 2

Why It’s Delicious: A vibrant, richly flavored pasta with garlicky depth, tangy tomatoes, and a creamy finish—all made with what’s already in your cupboard! 🌞🍝