However, with that being said, I want to tell you how crazy proud I am for making dinner last night. No, not just making dinner, making an awesome dinner. With no food. I totally feel like Claire Robinson with my five-ingredient dinner, but it was pretty great.
Pantry Pasta
1/4 cup orzo
1 can diced tomatoes with petite onions (otherwise known as whatever can of tomatoes you have on hand)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
dried basil, as much as your little heart desires
Cook orzo according to package directions. My package said nine minutes in boiling water. Drain excess water from the tomato can, and heat in a separate pan on the stovetop. After a few minutes, add the nutritional yeast to the tomato pan. After a few more minutes, add the balsamic vinegar to the tomato pan. Salt and pepper everything. Then, add the orzo to the tomato pan and cook for a few more minutes, or until the liquid has reduced to a consistency that makes you happy. Top with salt, pepper and basil. Be proud of your ability to create dinner with five ingredients.
Pantry Pasta.
Am I about to become the next "Five Ingredient Superstar With Only Pantry Foods?" Um, no. Although surprisingly tasty, you just can't beat fresh produce during peak season.
Questions
- Do you eat orzo? I love that shape of noodle.
- Have you ever seen Claire Robinson's show on the Food Network? I like it, but it's usually too meat/dairy-focused for me to do anything with it.
- Since I'm going to the grocery store, what should I put on my list?
Pantry pasta! Nice!
ReplyDeleteDo you eat orzo? yes! It's not my fave though - true story - it kind of weirds me out sometimes because I want it to taste like rice!
Have you ever seen Claire Robinson's show on the Food Network? Never seen it!
Since I'm going to the grocery store, what should I put on my list? If you're going to be in town for a while, get some fresh veggies so you can whip up salads, or some beans to make a 3-bean chili - yum!
I'm impressed because this looks tasty! Love adding dried basil to things :)
ReplyDeleteHaving to rely on my pantry foods to make a meal is one of my biggest fears. :P But that actually looks like an awesome meal!
ReplyDeletehow much do you love adding nooch to everything and anything? because i love it a lot haha
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I've never tried orzo? I am such a pasta snob--I love rigatoni noodles or just plain spaghetti ones. I need to switch it up for sure!
ReplyDeletesome days i definitely love the idea of quickly raiding the pantry to find a meal to make that uses basic ingredients.
ReplyDeletehmmm what to add to the grocery list. for me, i usually remind myself to pick up lots of fresh produce and greens since i always have to run back to the store frequently to stock up. also canned beans since they are usually on sale and i swear, one can never have to many hehe
xoxo
Orzo is one of my favorite pastas! Looks yummy! Great job cooking with what you had on hand!! Sorry I've been MIA! I will finally have a post up tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried orzo but now I have to after seeing your meal. Girl, that is amazing that you were able to come up with that with an empty fridge. We are going grocery shopping today...wahoo, we have nothing ha! I love Claire. Oh, get some pears at the store...they are so good right now (at least in Utah:)
ReplyDeletehey girlie!!
ReplyDeletesometimes it's fun to be challenged in the kitchen this way! my sister and I try to maximize each grocery shop..so we have nights where we have to get really creative! we rely on the freezer!
I hope you have a great Friday!
xoxo!