if you want rich, comfortmeal on the table Within 30 minutesGarlic Cream Ditalini Pasta is this! One frying pan, simple ingredientsAnd a rich, garlicky, creamy sauce that coats every bite.
Why you should make this tonight
- Easy to clean up with one pan. The pasta is cooked right in the broth and cream so it soaks up all the buttery garlic. No draining, no extra cooking!
- Family Friendly:The creamy sauce and soft pasta make it popular with both children and adults.
- Different ways to serve: Enjoy garlic bread and broccoli as a hearty main dish, or enjoy it as a delicious side dish with grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables.
Ditalini pasta ingredients
- Parmesan Cheese: For the best flavor, use freshly grated, good quality Parmesan cheese.
- Add protein:This pasta pairs perfectly with chicken, steak or shrimp for a more filling meal.
- Pasta selection: Any short pasta will work! Try using orzo, small shells, or elbows. Cooking time may vary depending on shape.
- Creamy:Half and half provides the perfect creamy texture. Switch to heavy cream for a richer flavor, or whole milk for a lighter version.
- Add column:A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick.
Creamy Ditalini Pasta Recipe
I saw this viral recipe on Instagram and had to try it! I’m obsessed! Definitely going into my meal rotation! All you need is one frying pan and simple ingredients, and you can have a delicious dinner or side dish in literally 20 minutes!
- Garlic Cooking: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic (about 3 cloves) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine: Add dried ditalini pasta, chicken broth, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
- boil: Stir to combine, then bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
- provide: Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat and toss in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and salted butter. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish the ditalini pasta with fresh parsley and serve.
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ingredient
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoon Minced garlic About 3 cloves
- 8 oz. Dry ditalini pasta 1 ½ cups
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- fresh parsley For decoration
guideline
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 3 teaspoons minced garlic Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- add 8 ounces dried ditalini pasta, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup half and half, ½ teaspoon saltand ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat. add ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 3 tablespoons salted butterToss to combine. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if necessary. decorate with fresh parsley And serve.
memo
- refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: Reheat on low in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. Add milk or chicken broth before reheating.
- From the freezer: It is not recommended to freeze it as it does not retain its texture well.
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