Ditalini Pasta
This Ditalini Pasta dish features a creamy sauce that complements the pasta perfectly.
Equipment
- Pot
- Pan
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste Fresh minced garlic works just as well.
- 1.25 cup Ditalini Pasta You can swap it for any small pasta shape.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth Go for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your preference.
For the Creamy Sauce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano makes a sharper alternative.
- 0.25 cup Heavy Cream Lighten it with half-and-half or coconut cream.
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Use unsalted butter if preferred.
- Black Pepper Freshly cracked pepper is the best for flavor.
For the Finish
- Fresh Parsley Basil can also be a great alternative.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Ditalini pasta and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- In a separate pan, melt salted butter. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined and creamy.
- Combine the pasta with the creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the creaminess by adding more heavy cream if desired.