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.
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)
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.
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
Red wine vinegar / balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Garlic
Onions
Red wine vinegar / balsamic vinegar
Canned Tomatoes
Whole tomatoes
Tomato puree
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Whole tomatoes
Tomato puree
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Canned or Dried Beans
Cannellini
Garbanzo
Red Kidney
Navy Beans
Lentils
Cannellini
Garbanzo
Red Kidney
Navy Beans
Lentils
Dried Herbs and Spices
Basil
Oregano
Dried red pepper flakes
Nutmeg
Sage
Thyme
Salt
Black Pepper
Basil
Oregano
Dried red pepper flakes
Nutmeg
Sage
Thyme
Salt
Black Pepper
Flour and Grains
All-purpose flour
Dried bread crumbs (Italian-flavored and plain)
Cornmeal
Polenta
Rice
All-purpose flour
Dried bread crumbs (Italian-flavored and plain)
Cornmeal
Polenta
Rice
Nuts
Pine nuts (pignoli nuts)
Walnuts
Pine nuts (pignoli nuts)
Walnuts
Wine and Liqueurs
Red Wine
White Wine
Prosecco (sparkling wine)
Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
Amaretto
Limoncello
Sambuca
Red Wine
White Wine
Prosecco (sparkling wine)
Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
Amaretto
Limoncello
Sambuca
Refrigerated Items
Unsalted butter
Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Ricotta cheese
Eggs (large)
Milk / cream
Mayonnaise
Unsalted butter
Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Ricotta cheese
Eggs (large)
Milk / cream
Mayonnaise
Canned Broth
Chicken
Beef
Vegetable
Clam juice / fish broth
Chicken
Beef
Vegetable
Clam juice / fish broth
Specialty Items - according to your tastes
Capers
Canned black olive / Kalamata olives
Anchovies
Artichoke hearts (frozen or canned)
Canned chopped clams
Dried porcini mushrooms
Ready-made pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes
Canned Italian tuna
Capers
Canned black olive / Kalamata olives
Anchovies
Artichoke hearts (frozen or canned)
Canned chopped clams
Dried porcini mushrooms
Ready-made pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes
Canned Italian tuna