Food Pantry and Budget Recipes

  Create a Casserole From Your Pantry Serves 6 to 8 Select food(s) from each category or choose your family favorites. ~Grain - select ONE 2 cups dry pasta (elbow macaroni, penne, spiral, bow tie) 1 cup dry long-grain white or brown rice 4 cups dry medium or wide noodles  ~Protein - select ONE 2 cups cooked ground meat 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, turkey, ham, beef, pork, or tofu 2 cups chopped cooked egg 2 (6 to 8-ounce) cans fish or seafood, flaked 2 cups canned, rinsed or cooked dried beans (kidney, pinto, black, etc.) ~Vegetable - select ONE 1 (10 to 16-ounce) package frozen, thawed and drained: spinach, broccoli, green beans or peas 1 to 2 cans, drained and rinsed: mixed vegetables, carrots or corn 2 cups sliced fresh zucchini, kale, tomatoes, potatoes or squash ~Sauce - select ONE 1 can condensed cream soup (mushroom, celery, cheese, or chicken) mixed with milk or water to make 2 cups; or 2 c...

  Easy Pasta Soup 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 can veggies (potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, beans) 1 can crushed or diced tomatoes 1 cup cooked pasta (elbow is great!) 2 cups water (can add another 1/2 cup) ½ teaspoon herbs such as oregano Directions : 1. Heat butter in a pot and sauté garlic for a minute or two.  2. Sauté the veggies for another minute or two. 3. Add tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. 4. Pour in water and cook on low heat until everything is heated thoroughly.  Add in cooked pasta and seasonings. 

  Tuna Macaroni Salad 2 ½ cups of macaroni 1 can of tuna 1 can of cream of mushroom soup Directions : Cook macaroni according to package directions. Add tuna and mushroom soup to cooled macaroni. Salt and Pepper to taste. Tuna may be replaced with any other canned or flaked meat. You can substitute another creamed soup – such as cream of celery.

  Easy pasta and beans 3 cups uncooked pasta 1 tsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can garbanzo beans 1 tsp salt 1.      Cook pasta according to directions. 2.      Heat large skillet over medium heat, add oil and garlic, Sauté until golden.  Add salt and red pepper.  Cook for one minute. 3.      Add half of the beans and smash until a paste forms. 4.      Add 1/4 -1/2 cup pasta water to soften garbanzo paste.  5.      Add remaining beans and canned tomatoes to form the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.  Combine with cooked pasta and mix well. Serve and enjoy!  

  Easy Tomato Pasta 1 can tomato soup 1 can of milk or water 1 cup of cooked pasta of choice ½ cup shredded cheese Directions : 1.      Heat soup and water or milk.  2.      Add cheese to soup. Stir in cooked pasta. Enjoy!

  Tomato Pasta 2 cups of cooked pasta 1 can of tomatoes 1 pinch of black pepper 2 tbsp of butter Directions : Cook pasta until soft. In another pot add 1 can of tomatoes and 2 tbsp of butter and a pinch of black pepper and heat until the butter melts. Add pasta and tomatoes together.

  Chicken or Tuna Pasta Primavera 1 ½ C Pasta 1 10.75oz Cream of Mushroom ¾ c Milk ¼ c Parmesan Cheese 1/8 tsp Black pepper 1/8 Tsp Garlic powder 1 Can 15 oz vegetable of choice 1 Can 10oz Chicken or Tuna   Directions: 1. Cook pasta until al dente according to the instructions on the box 2. In a medium saucepan, mix together cream of mushroom soup, milk, parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic powder 3. Bring sauce to a boil and then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally 4. Drain and rinse canned vegetables and pour them into the sauce 5. Drain, rinse, and shred the chicken and add to the sauce 6. Stir in drained pasta and heat through.

  Macaroni and Cheese   1 box macaroni   2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup   Salt and pepper to taste   Optional- add a can of drained veggies         Directions :   1.      Cook macaroni according to package instructions.   2.      In a separate pot, heat the condensed cheddar cheese soup until warm.   3.      Serve the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni.   4.      Season with salt and pepper to taste.  

  Tuna and Pasta Casserole 1 pound pasta- cooked   2 cans tuna in water, drained   1 can mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)   1 can cream of mushroom soup   1 can of water (fill up empty soup can) Salt and pepper to taste          Directions : 1.       In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, drained mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and one can of water.   2.       Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.   3.       Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.   4.       Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.    

  Pantry Pasta Primavera   1 pound pasta   2 cans mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)   1 can diced tomatoes   1 can tomato sauce   Salt and pepper to taste          Directions :   1.       Cook pasta according to package instructions.   2.       Drain the mixed vegetables and diced tomatoes.   3.       In a large pot, combine the cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.   4.       Heat the mixture over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.   5.       Season with salt and pepper to taste.