I use dried pasta almost exclusively at home because, in addition to being incredibly convenient, it is consistently good. I prefer pasta imported from Italy and choose from among several brands. I use dried capellini primarily because it cooks the fastest. Fresh pasta cooks as fast as capellini Roasted red bell peppers . Seeded and peeled and packed in jars, they are an essential pantry item because they can be used in pasta salads, sauces, omelet fillings and as part of an antipasto platter.
Canned clams are great with pasta or in soups.
Tuna can be used with white beans for salads or in pasta sauces. Anchovies add enormous flavor to many dishes. All rights reserved. Click here for information on privacy, copyright and reproduction rules.