Description
Perfect Ditalini Pasta is a delightful dish featuring tiny tube-shaped pasta tossed in a vibrant mixture of garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your choice of proteins or sauces. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that warms the soul and brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften and burst (3-5 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta with the tomato-garlic mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg