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That Viral Ditalini Pasta

Creamy That Viral Ditalini Pasta: Pure Comfort in a Bowl

This 15-minute creamy ditalini pasta recipe creates gourmet flavors in a bowl of pure comfort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1.25 cups Ditalini Pasta, uncooked Replace with any small pasta shape like orzo for a fun twist.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with avocado oil if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste Fresh minced garlic can take its place.
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a great dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Black Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper works best.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Use unsalted if watching sodium intake.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese, finely grated Pecorino Romano can add a sharper flavor profile.
  • Fresh Parsley, minced Basil can also be a wonderful alternative for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for That Viral Ditalini Pasta
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  2. Immediately stir in 1¼ cups of uncooked ditalini pasta, ensuring each piece gets well-coated in the garlic-infused oil. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, stirring gently to ensure the pasta is submerged. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for about 8 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and mix in ½ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your liking. Garnish with freshly minced parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can easily cater to personal taste preferences with added veggies or proteins. Serve immediately for the best experience.

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