18 Dinners That Show How Far Your Pantry Staples Can Go

Pantry staple dinners are the ultimate lifesaver for busy nights or when you’re overdue for a grocery run. These recipes turn everyday ingredients like pasta, canned goods, and spices into meals that are satisfying and packed with flavor. Perfect for easy, budget-friendly cooking, these dishes prove you can always make something amazing with what you already have on hand.

Instant Pot Taco Soup

This gluten free Instant Pot Taco Soup will warm your bones. It’s full of beans, corn and fire roasted tomatoes. It’s made quickly with pantry staples.
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Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Mexican Tortilla Casserole is layers of seasoned ground turkey, tender tortillas and melted cheese. It’s an easy, family friendly dinner!
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Easy One-Pot Italian Ratatouille

This ratatouille is delicious and easy to make on the stovetop! This healthy ratatouille is bursting with vegetables and flavor and only needs ONE pan!
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Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti

Grab your fork and enjoy this delightful, fun and flavourful spaghetti – perfect with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh basil! This spaghetti is so simple to make and is bursting with delicious flavours!
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Pasta Alla Pizzaiola

This 30 minute recipe for pasta alla pizzaiola is a quick & delicious Italian classic. The rich tomato sauce is inspired by the best pizza makers.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This easy instant pot chicken tortilla soup is loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. Ready in under 30 minutes! {gluten free}
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The Best Ever Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

I LOVE comfort food pasta like this Instant Pot creamy macaroni and cheese. This is an easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will enjoy and this mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Don’t worry about making too much, because this macaroni Instant Pot recipe is terrific as leftovers the next day.
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Easy Cheesy Beans On Toasted Garlic

Fiber-rich white beans and savoury, tomatoey marinara sauce bubble away beneath a thick layer of melted mozzarella to satisfy and nourish both the body and …
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Sushi Bake (With Canned Tuna)

An easy Asian casserole, made with easy to get ingredients, that is rich and creamy. Enjoy sushi without having to learn how to roll it!
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Hamburger Soup

This easy hamburger soup is packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Minestrone Soup

This Minestrone Soup will warm your bones from the inside out. It’s packed with fall seasonal vegetables and has layers of warm flavors. The quinoa adds a little boost of protein. (gluten free, with vegan option)
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Sausage Bean Soup

Craving soup to warm your bones this winter? Try this easy Sausage and Bean Soup for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. {gluten free}
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Easy Instant Pot Chicken Soup. It’s ready in 30 minutes and made with pantry staples so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Lentil Salad With Tuna

This Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you full until dinner! It’s full of Spring goodies like carrots and kale. {gluten free}
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

A hearty and delicious meal, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup is simple enough to serve on busy weeknights and fancy enough for a tasty weekend dinner. This healthy, filling, warming, and delicious comfort food comes together quickly in your pressure cooker.
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Tortellini Soup With Sausage

This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure.
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Tuscan Chicken Soup

This Tuscan Chicken Soup recipe is inspired by the famous Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipes. It is so flavorful with sundried tomatoes, spices, and chicken. The soup is finished with a splash of cream and Tuscan kale.
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Creamy Chicken Ramen Bowl

This easy Creamy Chicken Ramen is absolutely delicious and simply made with pantry staples, veggies, and Campbell’s Creamy Chicken Soup.
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