3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Print Version)

Tender ditalini mingled with silky butter and aromatic garlic for a quick comforting dish.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large cloves garlic, 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.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
03 - Add cooked ditalini to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce.
04 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or grated parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Deliciously creamy garlic butter flavor
02 -
  • Use unsalted butter for better control over seasoning
  • Reserving pasta water helps create a silky and better sauce texture
03 -
  • Do not brown the garlic to avoid bitterness
  • Use a splash of reserved pasta water to enhance sauce texture
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