• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Petite Cook™ logo

  • Recipes
  • Italian Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • Cookbooks
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbooks
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Press
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Press
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    14+ Easy Recipes With Pantry Ingredients

    Published: Mar 14, 2020 · Modified: Dec 1, 2021 by Andrea

    14 easy pantry recipes

    From pizza to chocolate muffins, these healthy and easy recipes come together with simple pantry ingredients you most probably have in your kitchen already.

    A well-stocked cupboard or pantry makes cooking easier, especially when we're facing difficult times.

    If food budget is tight, you're planning to go to the grocery store less often, or you're preparing for a possible quarantine, a well-stocked pantry and these 14+ easy pantry recipes will get you through your stay at home.

    From pizza, curry and pasta, to soup, salad and muffins, these recipes can be made with flour, dry pasta and rice, canned foods and/or frozen ingredients.

    I've included below a list of simple pantry staples, basic freezer-friendly ingredients and some fresh products that last long in the fridge.

    They're all items that can be used frequently, are not expensive and will last for weeks.

    All the recipes I'm sharing use food included in the following list of pantry ingredients:

      • Pasta, rice, and grains
      • Extra-virgin olive oil, vegetable oils, vinegar
      • Dry or canned beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas
      • Canned tomatoes
      • Canned tuna, salmon
      • Eggs
      • Flour, sugar, good dark chocolate, cocoa, soda, yeast and baking powder
      • Curry paste, spices & dry herbs
      • Potatoes, onion, leeks, ginger & garlic
      • Long-life milk & coconut milk
      • Bread and breadcrumbs (if you freeze them they keep a lot longer)

    Some other ingredients that should be considered as pantry ingredients are butter, Parmesan cheese, frozen veggies and fruit, so it's best to stock up on those. But they're all easy to substitute with cupboard ingredients if necessary.

    Homemade Pizza

    homemade pizza dough

    Spending more time at home means you can skip the take-away and make authentic Italian pizza at home.

    All you need is 5 five simple cupboard ingredients, and this dough recipe can also be used to make pizza bread.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Feel-good Butternut Squash Soup

    butternut squash soup

    Frozen chunks of butternut squash or pumpkin paired with spices, can easily turn into an immune-busting soup for lunch or dinner. Serve with grilled bread or pizza bread using the pizza dough recipe.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Olive Oil Shortcrust Pastry Dough

    olive oil pastry dough

    This super easy butter-free shortcrust pastry is the best alternative to the classic pastry dough and can be used to make pies, tarts and cookies.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Italian Tomato Sauce

    tomato pasta sauce

    The classic Italian tomato pasta sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and calls for super simple ingredients.

    If needed, substitute fresh basil with a pinch of good dried oregano. Add cooked dry lentils and beans to make a nutritious vegan spaghetti bolognese.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Easy Tuna Pasta Bake

    tuna pasta bake recipe

    This British classic will feed the whole family with minimum effort. If you don't have butter substitute it with olive oil for the white sauce, and swap fresh cheese with toasted breadcrumbs

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Sweetcorn fritters

    easy sweeetcorn fritters

    Ready in just 15 minutes, these tasty and crispy sweetcorn fritters are made with simple ingredients. Substitute fresh chilli and spring onion with chilli flakes and onion, you can also add other veggies, canned tuna or salmon.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    3-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes

    mashed potato recipe

    A classic recipe for one of the most loved side dishes, this easy mashed potatoes calls for just 3 ingredients -
    If you want to save on fresh milk and butter, use long-life milk and olive oil instead.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Broccoli Pesto Pasta

    broccoli pesto pasta

    Make a big batch of this quick pesto using frozen broccoli (or frozen peas!), your favourite nuts and some olive oil. If you have basil leaves and some Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, feel free to add them in, although this pesto is delicious even without them.

    Freeze leftovers in individual freezer-friendly pots for up to 1 month.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Classic Frittata

    italian frittata

    This traditional Italian frittata dish is so easy to make, you'll want to eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner.

    Eggs and potatoes are the base here, but if have some, throw in some Parmesan cheese for extra flavour. If you want to add in some greens, try this spinach and peas frittata instead.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Quick Roasted Potatoes

     

    Skillet roasted potatoes are a game-changer. Just follow this simple technique to make crispy pan-roasted potatoes, you can use baby potatoes or potato chunks.

    Pair with grilled fish, meat or chicken and you've got a fantastic meal for the whole family.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

     

    Thai Curry

    thai curry and rice

    A simple curry paired with your favourite steamed rice makes such a nutritious and flavorful meal.

    Use this recipe as a base and add any frozen veggies you have, canned beans and veg, potatoes and/or any kind of protein (tofu, chicken, prawns, fish, meat).

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Quinoa Bean Salad

    quinoa bean salad

    Quinoa and a bunch of mixed canned beans are all you need to make a big batch of this super-nutritious salad. Add in any veggies you have, and throw in some canned fish for extra flavour.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Chocolate Muffins

    vegan chocolate muffins

    These vegan chocolate muffins call for just water and super simple ingredients - a fun baking project perfect to make with kids!

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Fruit Flapjacks

    fruit flapjacks

    These energy-packed easy flapjacks come together in a blink and are simple to customize with your favourite nuts and fruit.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Magic Water Cake

    water cake

    No milk, no butter, no eggs needed, only simple cupboard ingredients. This water cake is absolutely magic and perfect for breakfast or tea time!

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    What are your favourite pantry recipes? 

    If you have more easy pantry recipes, please add them in the comments section below!

    « Easy Banana Muffins
    Maltese Almond Cookies {Gluten-free + Dairy-free} »
    178 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    About Andrea

    Andrea Soranidis, founder of The Petite Cook.


    Welcome to my kitchen!
    I’m Andrea, I'm Italian, and I absolutely LOVE cooking.
    Grab a fork and join me!
    READ MORE ABOUT ME…

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Follow us

    The Petite Cook™

    Quick and Easy Italian Recipes Anyone Can Cook


    About Andrea

    Privacy Policy

    Work with us

    Terms

    Press

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 The Petite Cook. The Petite Cook® is a registered trademark.