My family knows how to stock a pantry. Dad kept our basement pantry solidly stocked, and I certainly inherited the gene. It originated with Bimpy, my grandfather, whose basement was always like a proper NYC bodega, with shelves stocked to the brim when he was still able to race up and down the stairs.
We would joke that if the world ended, we would survive the longest because of our collective pantries. You might say I put that theory to the test when March 2020’s lockdown began, and, well, here we are.
For all my fellow pantry queens out there, I’m happy to present the original pantry meal: aglio e olio. Bimpy and Grandma Katherine, my grandmother, would whip up this dish the second anyone passed through their doors because they had everything for the dish on hand at all times—and I bet you do, too. (And if you’re missing something, substitute it or leave it out!)
Olive oil, garlic, and anchovies are the foundation, and then you can throw in anything else that makes sense, like pitted olives or seared scallops as a special treat. This recipe is the perfect starting place, but it’s truly the most flexible, customizable, ready-in-a-flash comfort meal possible!
Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
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