3-Ingredient Butter Garlic Ditalini (Printable)

Quick ditalini pasta with butter and garlic, perfect for easy weeknight dining.

# What you'll need:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 ounces ditalini pasta

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced

# Method:

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 liquid, then drain.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and gently sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
03 - Add the drained ditalini to the skillet with garlic butter. Toss thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a smooth sauce consistency.
04 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Uses only three main 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 -
  • Do not brown the garlic to avoid bitterness
  • Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency perfectly
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