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What to cook when you have nothing in the fridge? An empty fridge doesn't have to mean a takeaway. With pasta, tins and a few spices you can still feed everyone.
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The Cookstuff Hero's money-saving tip: Keep a 'rescue shelf': pasta, rice, tinned tomatoes, a tin of beans, stock cubes, an onion and garlic. That's dinner covered on any night.
1. Store-cupboard garlic & chilli spaghetti ⏲ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 2 ♻ Uses up leftovers
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Cook the spaghetti for 10 minutes and save a mug of water. Gently fry the garlic and chilli in the oil for 2 minutes without browning. Toss in the pasta with a splash of water until glossy. Season and finish with cheese. 2. Bean & tomato soup ⏲ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 3 ♻ Uses up leftovers
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Soften the onion for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, stock and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend half for a thicker soup. Season and serve with toast.
The Cookstuff Hero says: using up what you already have is the easiest saving there is. Fewer top-up shops, less in the bin, and the whole family still gets fed well.
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