Creamy Ditalini Pasta in 20 Minutes!
Ditalini pasta: Make this incredibly creamy and comforting one-skillet pasta dish in under 20 minutes. Easy weeknight meal perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 ounces dry ditalini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add dry ditalini pasta, chicken broth, half and half, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Once pasta is tender, remove skillet from heat.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan and salted butter until melted and combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use good quality chicken broth for the best flavor.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream with the half and half.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream with the half and half.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.