Butter Garlic Ditalini Pasta (Print)

Quick pasta with ditalini, butter, and garlic creates a creamy, flavorful meal for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 ounces ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water and drain the 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 but not browned.
03 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
04 - Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Rich and creamy flavor with minimal ingredients
02 -
  • Use unsalted butter to control seasoning
  • Reserve pasta water to help sauce adhere better
03 -
  • Gently sauté garlic to avoid bitterness
  • Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency
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