3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Printer-Friendly)

Tender ditalini tossed in buttery garlic sauce for a quick, comforting Italian-inspired dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced

# Steps:

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 the pasta.
02 - 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 to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with parsley or grated parmesan.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Rich buttery garlic flavor
02 -
  • Use unsalted butter for better control of seasoning
  • Sauté garlic gently to avoid bitterness
03 -
  • Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce
  • Use fresh garlic and melt butter gently to preserve flavors
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