3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Printable Version)

Tender ditalini tossed with garlic and creamy butter for a quick, flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 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, avoiding browning.
03 - Add the cooked ditalini to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss to coat thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky texture.
04 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with parsley or grated parmesan.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Rich and creamy flavor with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor
  • Reserve pasta water to create a smooth sauce consistency
03 -
  • Do not brown the garlic to avoid bitterness
  • Use reserved pasta water little by little for best sauce texture
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