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Pasta Pantry

A well-stocked pantry should be one that contains basic items that can be combined to create a variety of meals without a great deal of pre-planning and effort.  Making fresh pasta, chopping fresh herbs, and simmering sauces for hours may be something we enjoy on an occasional basis.  For most of us, however, getting a quick and delicious meal on the table for our family in less than an hour is a priority.  Except for those recipes requiring the addition of fresh vegetables, meat, or seafood, most of the recipes at our website can be easily prepared if your pantry is stocked with the following items.  Of course, simply adjust your pantry to your tastes.

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Dried Pasta

String pasta (spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine)

Tube pasta (penne, ziti, elbows)

Shaped pasta (farfalle, orrechiette, fusilli)

Pasta for filling (lasagne, manicotti, shells)

Frozen Pasta

Although these varieties can be purchased dried, we recommend that tortellini, cavatelli, and gnocchi be purchased in the frozen variety.

Absolute Must -Haves for Italian Pasta Cooking

Olive oil

Garlic

Onions

Canned Tomatoes                     Canned or Dried Beans

Whole tomatoes                                                      Cannellini          Lentils

Tomato puree                                                           Garbanzo

Tomato sauce                                                           Red kidney

Tomato paste                                                            Navy

Dried Herbs and Spices            Flour and Grain Products

Basil                                                                          All-purpose flour

Oregano                                                                   Dried breadcrumbs

Dried red pepper flakes                                        Cornmeal

Nutmeg

Sage

Salt

Black pepper

Wine Red White

Nuts

Pine nuts (Pignoli nuts)

Walnuts

Refrigerated Items

Butter  (unsalted)

Canned Broth Chicken Beef Vegetable Clam/fish

Parmesan cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Ricotta cheese

Eggs

Milk/cream

Mayonnaise

Specialty Items (according to your tastes)

Capers

Canned pitted black olives/Kalamata olives

Anchovies

Artichoke hearts (frozen or canned)

Canned chopped clams

Dried porcini mushrooms

Ready-made pesto

Sun-dried tomatoes

Canned tuna

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