The Pasta Pantry

Cooking simply and with few ingredients requires great care and high-quality ingredients. There are many pasta dishes that can be prepared with a well-stocked pantry and refrigerator, without having to go shopping first. Non-perishables such as dried porcini, capers, and anchovies are all very useful things to have on hand. What perishables to keep on hand will depend on how often one cooks. Here I list the items I always have a supply of in my kitchen.