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When thinking of an Italian pantry, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Freshly canned tomatoes, natch! But in addition to our beloved g̶r̶a̶v̶y̶ tomato sauce, there are a few pantry staples that every eye-talian pantry must have.
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Stocking An Italian Pantry: The Staples
Start building your Italian pantry with the following items:
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Fun fact: With one serving clocking in at 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein, Cece beans are a proverbial superfood! They help to increase satiety, boost digestion, keep blood sugar levels stable and increase protection against disease.
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With the addition of fresh ingredients like veggies and greens, meats and fish, lots of rustic, “peasant” dishes can be made using these pantry staples. For example: Pappardelle pasta and sliced grilled chicken with sundried tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and herbs; cece beans and ditalini pasta simmered in chicken broth with escarole, garlic and grated parmesan cheese; chopped romaine lettuce, grilled shrimp, freshly toasted croutons, and shredded parmesan cheese tossed in a dressing made from olive oil, vinegar, garlic, anchovy paste and lemon juice.
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Fun Fact: According to the Olive Oil Times (yes, that’s really a thing!), a diet rich in olive oil may actually be able to slow down the aging of the heart. It has the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and a recent study showed that a Mediterranean style diet rich in olive oil reduced the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50% (compared to a low fat diet).
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Pictured: Pretty much every Italian pantry staple, ever. Viva l'amore!
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Fun Fact: Consuming garlic on a daily basis (no problem in this house) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the antioxidant properties of allicin. It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels!
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Now that you’ve stocked your Italian pantry, how about throwing together a simple and delicious recipe? Pair Garlic Shrimp and Sundried Tomatoes With Spaghetti with some crusty Italian bread and a nice Pinot Grigio, and let me know what time’s dinner.
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