That Viral Ditalini Pasta Recipe for Creamy Comfort Bliss Recipe
This viral ditalini pasta recipe offers a creamy, comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Featuring tender ditalini pasta cooked directly in a flavorful chicken broth with garlic, Parmesan, and heavy cream, this recipe balances simplicity with rich taste, delivering a luscious, comforting bowl of creamy pasta bliss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil is a great substitute.)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste (Fresh minced garlic works just as well.)
- 1.25 cups Ditalini Pasta (You can swap for any small pasta shape.)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (Go for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese (Pecorino Romano is a sharper alternative.)
- 0.25 cups Heavy Cream (Lighten with half-and-half or coconut cream.)
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter (Use unsalted butter if preferred.)
- Black Pepper (Freshly cracked is best.)
- Fresh Parsley (Can substitute with basil or omit.)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, infusing the oil with garlic flavor.
- Coat pasta in garlic oil: Stir in 1¼ cups of uncooked ditalini pasta, making sure each piece is coated with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Continue stirring for about 1 minute to toast the pasta slightly.
- Add broth and salt, simmer pasta: Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and add ¼ teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Let it cook uncovered for about 8 minutes until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed much of the broth.
- Add cheese, cream, and butter: Reduce the heat to low and stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Season and garnish: Taste the creamy pasta and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired. Garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving immediately for a fresh herbal touch.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Lighten the creaminess by using half-and-half or coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Use Pecorino Romano cheese instead of Parmesan for a sharper flavor profile.
- If you prefer unsalted butter, reduce added salt accordingly.
- This pasta cooks directly in broth without pre-boiling, saving time and enhancing flavor absorption.
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