Shelf-stable shortcuts that taste like you tried
Pantry Night: Dinner From the Shelf
The jar, pouch or noodle cake does the slow part, you add one fresh thing and dinner is on the table in 20 minutes. Every meal kit and sauce here is something you can keep in the cupboard for the nights you swore you would cook.

Pantry Night: 20-Minute Butter Masala ChickenA jar of Maya Kaimal does the slow-simmer part; you just brown the chicken and steam the rice.Shop the whole look →
Pantry Night: Chili Crunch Sesame NoodlesForbidden rice ramen tossed in Momofuku Chili Crunch, peanut butter and a squeeze of lime.Shop the whole look →
Pantry Night: Rao's No-Boil Baked ZitiChickpea penne baked straight in Rao's marinara, so the pasta drinks up the sauce in the oven.Shop the whole look →
Pantry Night: 5-Minute Channa Masala BowlsTasty Bite's chickpea curry turned into a bright desk-lunch or late-night bowl.Shop the whole look →
Pantry Night: Vindaloo-Glazed Roast CauliflowerA whole tray of cauliflower lacquered in Maya Kaimal's spicy vindaloo, with cooling yogurt.Shop the whole look →
Pantry Night: Truffle Marinara Date-Night SpaghettiTRUFF's black-truffle marinara makes a weeknight bowl of spaghetti feel like a reservation.Shop the whole look →
Sheet-pan chicken and rice
Kevin's Natural Foods Simmer Sauce, Tikka/Thai Coconut/Lemongrass BasilThree ten-minute dinners in one box: tikka masala, Thai coconut and lemongrass basil, each with the recipe printed on the back.
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Bulgogi rice bowls with quick cucumbers
Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Simmer Sauce, 3 PackSweet-spicy bulgogi sauce made with coconut aminos; brown thin-sliced steak, pour, and dinner is done.
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Tofu and green bean stir-fry
Kevin's Natural Foods Lemongrass Basil Simmer Sauce, 3 PackLight coconut-milk lemongrass basil sauce for a Thai-style stir-fry with whatever vegetables are in the drawer.
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Chickpea shells with tomato sauce and spinach
Banza Gluten-Free Chickpea Pasta, Shells 20g Protein | Lower Carb | High Fiber | High Protein | Plant Based Pasta | 8oz (Pack of 6)These shells catch a quick tomato sauce nicely for dinner without an elaborate ingredient list.
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Pesto penne with peas and parmesan
BANZA Chickpea Pasta, Penne - Gluten Free Healthy Pasta, High Protein, Lower Carb and Non-GMO, 8 Ounce (Pack of 6) (PAS101)Chickpea penne turns jarred pesto and frozen peas into a no-fuss weeknight bowl.
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Spaghetti with marinara and sautéed zucchini
Banza Chickpea Pasta, Spaghetti - Gluten Free Healthy Pasta, High Protein, Lower Carb and Non-GMO, 8 Ounce (Pack of 6)Chickpea spaghetti makes a simple pasta-and-sauce dinner easy to pull from the pantry.
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Lentil rice bowls with yogurt
Brooklyn Delhi Guntur Sannam Pepper Hot Sauce - Indian Tomato Chili Sauce - 5 Ounces - Slow-Cooked Tomatoes, Sweet Garlic, Tangy Tamarind Fruit - Vegan - No Artificial AdditivesTomato-chili hot sauce gives a simple lentil bowl a finishing kick without another pan.
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Sesame noodles with edamame and carrots
Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice Ramen Noodles - Gluten Free Instant Ramen Noodles, Vegan, Low Sodium, Made with Black Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, White Rice Flour - 10 Oz BagsQuick-cooking black rice ramen makes a convenient base for a vegetable-packed noodle bowl.
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Wakame ramen with tofu and mushrooms
Lotus Foods Wakame & Brown Rice Ramen With Vegetable Soup, Gluten-Free, 10CountThe included vegetable soup packet lets you build a warming ramen dinner with a few extra vegetables.
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Chickpea and spinach Madras curry
MAYA KAIMAL Spicy Vindaloo Simmer Sauce | 7oz Easy Pour Pouch | Spicy Indian Simmer Sauce with Zesty Coconut and Chili, Vegan, Gluten Free, and Non-GMOPeppery coconut curry sauce gives canned chickpeas a quick route from pantry staple to dinner.
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Shrimp jalfrezi with basmati rice
Maya Kaimal Jalfrezi Curry Sauce, 12.5 oz, Medium-Spiced Indian Simmer Sauce with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato. Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, VegetarianTomato and red pepper simmer sauce supplies the seasoning while you focus on cooking shrimp.
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Cauliflower and chickpea curry with naan
Maya Kaimal Kashmiri Curry Sauce, 12.5 oz, Mild Indian Simmer Sauce with Tomato and Nutmeg. Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, VegetarianThis mild tomato curry turns chickpeas and frozen cauliflower into a low-effort skillet supper.
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Paneer and pea butter masala
Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Sauce, 12.5 oz, Mild Indian Simmer Sauce with Creamy Tomato and Ginger. Vegetarian, Gluten FreeCreamy tomato and ginger sauce saves you building a butter masala base from scratch.
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Fried egg rice bowls with cucumber
MAYA KAIMAL Green Chili Sauce | 9.5oz (PACK of 2) | Easy Squeeze Bottle | Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten FreeA squeeze of green chili sauce adds instant heat to a bowl assembled from leftover rice and eggs.
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Crispy tofu rice bowls with cucumber
Momofuku Chili Crunch by David Chang, (5.5 Ounces), Chili Oil with Crunchy Garlic and Shallots, Spicy Chili CrispCrunchy garlic and shallots add a ready-made finishing layer to a fast tofu rice bowl.
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Chicken tikka masala with naan
Patak's Simmer Sauce Variety Pack, Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala & Korma, Mild to Medium Curry with Cream, Coconut & Spices, Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Authentic Indian, Perfect for QThese simmer sauces handle the seasoning so dinner can be as simple as browning protein and adding a jar.
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Paneer mango curry with naan
Patak's Mango Curry Simmer Sauce, 15 Fl OzMango curry sauce adds a fruity twist to quickly cooked paneer and bell peppers.
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Chickpea spinach korma with rice
Patak's Korma Simmer Sauce, 15 Fl OzCreamy coconut korma sauce makes a shortcut supper from chickpeas and a handful of spinach.
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Penne with spinach and white beans
Rao's Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce, 24 oz, Tomato Sauce, All Purpose, Keto Friendly Pasta Sauce, Premium Quality, Tomatoes from Italy and BasilWarm tomato basil sauce while pasta boils and dinner needs little more than a handful of spinach.
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Meatball subs with mozzarella
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce, 24-Ounce (Pack of 4)Ready-made marinara turns toasted rolls and cooked meatballs into a fast sandwich supper.
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Eggs in marinara with crusty bread
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce, 24 oz, All Purpose Tomato Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Carb Conscious, Keto Friendly, All Natural, Premium Quality, With Italian Tomatoes & Olive OilA jar of marinara makes an easy poaching sauce for eggs when the fridge is nearly empty.
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Channa masala with naan and sliced cucumber
Tasty Bite Indian Channa Masala, Microwaveable Ready to Eat Entrée, 10 Ounce (Pack of 6)Ready-to-eat chickpeas bring the curry component so you only need to warm rice or naan.
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Mushroom omelet with toast and greens
TRUFF Original Black Truffle Hot Sauce 2-Pack Bundle, Gourmet Hot Sauce Set, Black Truffle and Chili Peppers, Gift Idea for the Hot Sauce Fans, An Ultra Unique Flavor Experience (6A drizzle of truffle hot sauce gives a quick mushroom omelet a punchy finish without another cooking step.
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Rigatoni arrabbiata with sautéed mushrooms
TRUFF Pasta Sauce, Black Truffle Marinara | Flavorful Tomato Sauce for Pasta, Pizza, and More | Non-GMO, Vegan, Pack of 2 (Marinara, 2 Count)Truffle arrabbiata supplies a spicy tomato base for pasta while you simply boil the noodles.
Check price on AmazonQuestions people ask
What is a pantry dinner?+
A meal built around a shelf-stable base like a simmer sauce, jarred marinara or dried noodles, finished with one or two fresh ingredients.
Are these sauces worth it over homemade?+
On a busy night, yes. The ones here use short ingredient lists and get you most of the slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time.
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