Perfect Ditalini Pasta
Perfect Ditalini Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tiny pasta tubes with a rich, savory sauce, making it an irresistible comfort food for any occasion. Bursting with flavor from fresh ingredients like garlic, basil, and Parmesan, this recipe is easy to prepare, ensuring that even weeknight dinners can feel special. Whether enjoyed cozy at home or served at a lively dinner party, this pasta is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Ditalini Pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and chop garlic and basil.
- Cook the Pasta: In salted boiling water, cook Ditalini for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in canned tomatoes (crushed by hand) and let simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked Ditalini and basil to the skillet, mixing well and adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve: Dish into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg