3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Print)

Tender ditalini combined with garlic and butter for a quick, comforting pasta meal.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
03 - Add cooked ditalini to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
04 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with parsley or grated parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Rich, creamy garlic flavor
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic
  • Swap ditalini for other small pasta shapes if needed
03 -
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor
  • Reserve some pasta water to achieve a silky sauce consistency
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