3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Printable)

Tender ditalini pasta with creamy butter and aromatic garlic for a quick, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tbsp 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 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
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 with garlic butter. Toss thoroughly to coat, incorporating reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce.
04 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with parsley or grated parmesan if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Rich and flavorful with minimal ingredients
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 unsalted butter to control the dish's saltiness
  • Reserve pasta water to help create a smooth sauce
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