Pantry Recipe Finder — illustrative example

INPUT
Two servings. Pantry: 160 g dry pasta, 400 g canned tomatoes, 1 tsp dried herbs; water available. Pot and pan, 25 minutes. No oil supplied. Pasta package cooking time 10 minutes.

RESULT
Tomato-herb pasta
1. Heat water in the pot and cook pasta following its package directions.
2. Meanwhile, put tomatoes and herbs in the pan and simmer gently, stirring, until hot and slightly thickened.
3. Drain pasta and combine with the sauce. Divide into two portions.
No oil is required by this version. The 25-minute target depends on water-heating and equipment speed; check ingredient condition and labels before cooking.

REVIEW
Pantry recipe suggestions should use confirmed ingredients and distinguish essentials from optional additions. Ask about equipment and time, and never assume stored food is safe based only on its name.

This is a teaching example, not a live execution record.