Description
This creamy garlic butter ditalini pasta is pure weeknight gold—quick, comforting, and outrageously flavorful. With tender pasta simmered in a garlicky butter sauce and finished with Parmesan and cream, it’s a dish that feels like it took hours but comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for when you need something cozy, creamy, and totally crave-worthy.
Ingredients
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp garlic paste (or finely minced garlic)
2 ½ cups ditalini pasta (about 350g), uncooked
4 cups chicken broth (plus up to 1 extra cup if needed)
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup heavy cream (plus a splash more if you love it extra creamy)
4 tbsp salted butter
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Sauté Garlic: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer Pasta: Add ditalini pasta, chicken broth, and salt. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Make It Creamy: Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan, heavy cream, and butter. Mix until creamy and fully combined. Add a splash of extra broth or cream if needed for desired consistency.
Season & Serve: Season with black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 / Serving
- Fat: 26g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g / Serving
- Protein: 13g / Serving