16 Genius Recipes For When Your Fridge Is Practically Empty

Pasta sauce, ground meat (or finely chopped veggies), and pasta — that's it. Get the recipe.

AKA how to transform a humble block of instant ramen into a vibrant meal perfect for snuggling up and watching TV. Get the recipe.

Got eggs in your fridge and a jar of marinara sauce in your pantry? Then you can make this super easy shaksuhka that comes together in a matter of minutes. Get the recipe.

Canned black beans and store-bought salsa make this simple soup a breeze to throw together. Get the recipe.

Canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, and cream is all you need to make this comforting soup perfect for serving with grilled cheese. Get the recipe.

This veggie-packed skillet is the perfect thing to serve with crusty bread. Get the recipe.

This veggie-packed stew is perfect for serving over rice, quinoa, or all by itself. And if you have any leftover, you can store it in Ziploc baggies in the freezer for an instant dinner anytime. Get the recipe.

This recipe proves that white beans can be used for so much more than soups and pastas. (And that you don't need meat to make a killer quesadilla.) Get the recipe.

Another genius way to use white beans — this time marinated and served over toast for the quickest weeknight dinner you've ever made. Get the recipe.