I’m not picky, either: I love a penne rigate with vodka sauce, spaghetti with pesto ... another pantry staple of mine comes in: cannellini beans. Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini ...

1 pound dried cannellini beans 5 cloves ... Cook until sauce is thick and glossy, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups of prepared beans. Season with a large pinch of salt and pepper.