Best Easy Pantry Pasta Sauce Recipes

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EASY PANTRY PASTA SAUCE



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My friend's favorite, quick easy pasta sauce. Only a few things are absolutely needed, the rest are to enhance flavor! The can sizes quoted are based on making a 1 pound box of pasta. Adjust as needed for the amount you want to make.

Provided by Rachelle Teller

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) tomato sauce (15 ounce)
1 can(s) tomato paste (6 ounces)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, do not drain (14.5 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sugar
4-6 baby bella mushrooms, chopped
1 lb ground meat (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Blend tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar and garlic in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • 2. Saute onions with olive oil until halfway cooked, add diced tomatoes.
  • 3. If adding meat to the sauce, fry in pan with onions until brown then add diced tomatoes.
  • 4. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, then add mushrooms.
  • 5. Simmer until the sauce is at the consistency you desire.

PANTRY PASTA WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Romesco is a Spanish sauce made with bread (as a thickener) and roasted peppers and nuts. This version twists those components into a kind of pesto that is wonderfully smoky and tangy. We've made it with roasted almonds and smoked paprika, but you can also try it with smoked almonds and regular Spanish paprika.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers (2 to 3 peppers)
1/2 cup roasted whole almonds, plus 2 tablespoons chopped, for garnish
1/3 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, combine the red peppers, whole almonds, breadcrumbs, vinegar, granulated garlic and paprika in a food processor and process until the texture is coarse but uniform. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until the sauce is thickened and emulsified. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Add the pasta and enough of the reserved pasta water so that the sauce is loose enough to pour but smooth enough to stick to the pasta. Divide the pasta among individual bowls, and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.

PANTRY PASTA 2.0



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In this update to her classic pantry pasta recipe, Ree uses Calabrian chiles, sundried tomato pesto, basil and Parmesan. The key to this dish is to use whatever you have on hand - experiment and enjoy!

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 whole yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1/3 cup vegetable stock
1/3 cup jarred Calabrian chilies, roughly chopped
One 14-ounce jar hearts of palm, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked al dente and drained
2 to 3 tablespoons jarred sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 to 6 basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Add the onions into a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, then add the diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, chilies, hearts of palm, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. Mix in the pesto. Toss in the Parmesan. Garnish with basil.

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