Butter Garlic Ditalini Pasta (Print Version)

Tender ditalini pasta with creamy butter and fragrant garlic, ready in under 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz 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 ¼ cup of pasta cooking water, then 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 cooked ditalini to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to form a silky sauce.
04 - Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation
  • Deliciously creamy and flavorful
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 pasta water to help create a smooth sauce.
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