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15-Minute Ditalini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring tender ditalini pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta (dry)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with vegan butter or olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional) For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Making the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In a separate large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Combining
  1. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest. Add the drained ditalini to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss together, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling to the pasta.
Seasoning
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to combine all flavors.
Garnishing
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if you desire that extra touch!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container for about a month. Reheat over low heat, adding a splash of water or more butter to revive the sauce.