--- title: "Dinner in 20 Minutes: 5 Recipes Using Pantry Staples" description: Quickly whip up delicious Italian meals in 20 minutes with pantry staples and Paesana sauces. Discover five easy recipes for any occasion. image: https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/GroupShot-Blog-May-13-2026.jpg --- [![Paesana Logo](https://www.paesana.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/paesana-flat-logo.png?noresize&width=180&name=paesana-flat-logo.png)](https://www.paesana.com/) [Organic Vodka Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/organic-vodka-sauce), [White Pizza Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/white-pizza-sauce), [Pitted Kalamata Olives](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/pitted-kalamata-olives), [Piccata Cooking Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/piccata-cooking-sauce), [Pitted Castelvetrano Olives](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/pitted-castelvetrano-olives), [Marinara Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/topic/marinara-pasta-sauce) # Dinner in 20 Minutes: 5 Recipes Using Pantry Staples Quickly whip up delicious Italian meals in 20 minutes with pantry staples and Paesana sauces. Discover five easy recipes for any occasion. By [Paesana](https://www.paesana.com/blog/author/paesana) 05.13.26 | 4 min read [![white pizza with artichokes & cheese, marinara pasta with kalamata olives, chicken piccata, castelvetrano olives](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/GroupShot-Blog-May-13-2026.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/dinner-in-20-minutes-5-recipes-using-whats-in-your-pantry) [** Blog](https://www.paesana.com/blog) When your pantry is stocked with a few reliable Italian staples, dinner doesn’t take much planning. A jar of sauce, a pasta, a few extras like olives or cheese—and you’re set. These five meals come together in about 20 minutes using Paesana favorites. **For more delicious recipes follow us on** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PaesanaSpecialties)** and** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/paesanagourmetspecialties/)**.** ## 1.  **Marinara Pasta with Kalamata Olives**  Uses: Paesana Marinara Sauce + Paesana Kalamata Olives Ingredients: Why it works: Kalamata olives bring a bold, briny flavor that holds up well against rich tomato sauce. How to make it: Cook pasta. Warm marinara with olives and olive oil. Toss and finish with cheese or herbs.  ## 2. **Vodka Sauce Chicken Skillet**  Uses: Paesana Organic Vodka Sauce Ingredients: How to make it: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden*. Add vodka sauce and simmer 10–12 minutes until cooked through. Serve over pasta, rice, or bread. *Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165˚F (74˚C) - measured by a thermometer. > With a few Paesana staples in your pantry, a quick dinner still tastes like it took all day. ## 3. **Antipasto Pantry Salad**  Uses: Paesana Castelvetrano and Kalamata Olives Ingredients: How to make it: Toss everything together and dress lightly. Add salami or chicken if you want more protein. ## 4. **White Pizza with Artichokes & Cheese**  Uses: Paesana White Cooking Sauce + Paesana Artichokes Ingredients: How to make it: Spread sauce, add toppings, bake at 425°F for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted. > “Great meals don’t need a long ingredient list—just a few good staples you can count on. ## 5.  **Classic Chicken Piccata (Also great with veal or salmon) ** Uses:  Paesana Piccata Cooking Sauce  Ingredients: How to make it: Sear chicken until golden*, pour in piccata sauce, simmer 8–10 minutes. 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