Emergency Pantry Staple Recipe

Name: Emergency Pantry Staple
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Italian-inspired · Condiment · 10 min total

Emergency pantry staple recipe videos

A versatile, no-cook sauce made from pantry staples that can elevate any meal in minutes. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.

10
min prep

4
servings

260
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk until well blended and emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature and shake before using.

Tips

For a smoother sauce, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
This sauce is excellent tossed with cooked pasta, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or used as a bread dip.
If you have fresh herbs, substitute 1 tablespoon fresh oregano for the dried.

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