When you feel like there’s nothing in the kitchen, try this recipe for Pasta Supreme. It can be made strictly from the pantry. The ingredients will be less than $5.00 total, especially if bought on sale.

Start with canned tuna, olives, and pasta. For this recipe, I like the kind canned in oil. Canned olives can be extra salty, so I like to soak mine in water while the pasta cooks.

For the sauce, you’ll need oil, garlic, Smart Balance, salt/pepper, red pepper flakes, and a lemon.

Saute 1 Tsp of garlic in approximately 3 Tsp Smart Balance. Add in seasonings to taste and the lemon juice. Then, add the drained olives and the undrained tuna. Mix well. If it seems dry, you can use additional oil and lemon juice, depending on individual taste.

If you have any frozen veggies, put them in the bottom of the colander. As the pasta drains over it, they will defrost! I used broccoli.

Give it a good shake to remove any excess water, then add the pasta and broccoli to the sauce mixture. This makes a truly tasty pasta dinner!

I usually get 3 good-size servings, depending on sides. It goes great with salad and bread, but don’t worry if it’s served alone.

What do you cook when the fridge is empty?