Ditalini Pasta

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian Inspired, Southern

Keyword ditalini-pasta-recipe, easy-ditalini-pasta-recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 500kcal

Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook, stirring constantly for for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is fragrant.
To the pan add the uncooked ditalini pasta. Stir to coat with the garlic-butter mixture. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or just until pasta is tender and most of liquid has been absorbed.
To the pan add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and Asiago cheese. Stir to thoroughly combine and the cheese has melted. Season with salt and black pepper and add crushed pepper flakes to your taste.
Serve immediately garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and fresh thyme or parsley.

Cheese - You can use Parmesan-Reggiano in place of Parmesan cheese.
Pasta - This recipe is designed for ditalini but could be adapted using a similar small pasta.
Butter - You could use olive oil in place of butter in a pinch, although butter gives this pasta the rich flavor we're going for.
Fresh Herbs - You can add fresh rosemary, oregano or parsley.
Pesto - You could add a dollop of basil pesto or sundried tomato pesto to the ditalini to change the flavor profile of the sauce.
Pine Nuts - You might enjoy roasted pine nuts sprinkled on top for texture.
Vegetables - You could add sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers or a handful o spinach to the pasta.
Protein - Enjoy as an entree topped with meatballs, grilled chicken or shrimp or as a side dish with meatloaf, chicken, pork chops or steak.