Cook fast, easy meals with Pasta Pronto.
Dreamfields Pasta Pronto is designed for the busy cook who enjoys experimenting
in the kitchen and creating delicious meals without the need for recipes.
By keeping a well-stocked kitchen, tasty and healthful pasta meals can be
assembled in little more than the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Save time by stocking up and planning ahead.
By keeping your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer stocked with ingredients
that pair well with pasta, delicious dishes can be made pronto! Don’t
forget leftovers such as cooked meats, fish and poultry, vegetables and sauces...
they make great pasta partners, too.
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1: Stock Up Organize your kitchen with ingredients
that can help you create quick and easy pasta dishes. Our sample
ingredient lists will help get you started. |
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STEP
2: Pasta Perfect Learn how to cook pasta perfectly.
Read Cooking & Storing to
find a serving size chart and tips guaranteed to make you a pasta
expert. |
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3: Get Creative Combine ingredients you have
on hand to create delicious pasta side dishes, hot
main dishes, or salads. See No
Recipe Recipes for some of our favorites. |
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Pantry Stockers
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Of course...
Produce
- Garlic
- Onions (yellow and red)
Jars & Cans
- Alfredo sauce
(reduced-fat)
- Artichoke hearts
(plain, marinated)
- Beans (cannellini, Great Northern, black beans, red kidney,
garbanzo beans [chickpeas])
- Bean sprouts
- Capers
- Chicken broth, reduced-fat and sodium
- Salsa (chunky)
- Green chilies (diced)
- Mandarin oranges
- Marinara sauce (assorted varieties, reduced-fat and/or sodium)
Jars & Cans (continued)
- Olive oil, extra virgin
- Olives, pitted (black, green, Kalamata)
- Pesto (basil, tomato)
- Roasted red and yellow bell peppers
- Salad dressings (reduced fat balsamic vinaigrette, cranberry
balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry, Italian,
sesame-ginger, ranch)
- Thai peanut sauce
- Tomatoes, Sun Dried
- Tuna (water-packed), salmon, anchovies
- Vinegars (balsamic, red or white wine, rice, sherry)
- Water chestnuts
Dried Herbs
- Basil
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Thyme
Spices/Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Crushed red
pepper flakes
- Curry powder
- Cumin
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
Dried Fruits
- Apricots
- Cranberries
- Raisins
Nuts
- Almonds
- Dry roasted peanuts, lower salt
- Pine nuts
- Walnuts
Note: All items except dried herbs,
spices, salt, olive oil, vinegars, dried fruits, sun-dried tomatoes
(unless packed in oil), peanuts, garlic, onion & pasta need to
be refrigerated after opening. Nuts can be frozen for longer storage.
Refrigerator Stockers
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- Apples, assorted
- Avocado
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Celery
- Cheese
(see types below *)
- Cucumber
- Eggs
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, rosemary)
- Green onions
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mushrooms
- Oranges
- Pasta sauces
- Pesto
- Radishes
- Salad greens
(romaine, radicchio)
- Spinach
- Smoked meats and fish: salmon, prosciutto/ham
- Tomatoes
(plum, grape)
* Types of Cheese include: fresh mozzarella, part-skim/low-moisture
mozzarella, reduced-fat Monterey jack, reduced-fat feta, reduced-fat
blue, reduced-fat cheddar, reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend,
wedge of parmesan for grating, queso fresco.
Freezer Stockers
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- Artichoke hearts
- Broccoli, chopped
- Cooked chicken strips
- Cooked or raw shrimp
- Diced cooked chicken
- Green beans
- Green peas
- Ground beef 90% lean
- Ground turkey or chicken breast
- Italian-style vegetables
- Nuts (almonds, pine nuts, walnuts)
- Spinach (chopped
or leaf)
*Whether enjoying Dreamfields pasta or other foods, consumers with diabetes must carefully monitor blood
glucose and have frequent contact with their physician to maintain good health.
To create a healthful
eating plan for your individual needs, consult
with a qualified health care professional.
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