Pantry Pasta
Pantry Pasta is a flavorful Italian Italian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Cook sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, browned, and crisp in places, 5–8 minutes.
Transfer to a small bowl with a slotted spoon.
Reduce heat to medium; add onion and olives to skillet.
Cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, mashing tomatoes lightly and stirring often, until juices are slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 6 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Add pasta and 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid to sauce and cook, tossing, until pasta is al dente and sauce coats noodles.
Mix in peperoncini, cooked sausage, and another 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Then, tossing constantly, gradually add all but 1/2 cup cheese, followed by butter.
Once incorporated, remove from heat and mix in basil.
Divide pasta among bowls.
Drizzle with oil; top with remaining cheese.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
