10 Delicious Meals You Can Make with Common Ingredients

The Pantry Staples Approach

You don't need exotic ingredients to make delicious meals. With a well-stocked pantry and whatever fresh items you have on hand, you can create restaurant-quality dishes any night of the week.

1. Classic Pasta Aglio e Olio

You need: Pasta, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, parsley. This Roman classic proves that simple ingredients create incredible flavors. Ready in 15 minutes.

2. Vegetable Fried Rice

You need: Rice (day-old works best), eggs, any vegetables, soy sauce, sesame oil. The perfect way to use up leftover rice and vegetables before they go bad.

3. Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

You need: Any vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs. Toss whatever vegetables you have with oil and roast at 400°F. Serve over grains or with protein.

4. Frittata

You need: Eggs, cheese, any vegetables or leftover meat. A frittata is the ultimate fridge-cleaner. Add whatever needs to be used up and bake until golden.

5. Bean and Vegetable Soup

You need: Canned beans, broth, vegetables, garlic, herbs. Hearty, healthy, and uses up vegetables that are past their prime for eating raw but perfect for cooking.

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