Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Ditalini Pasta. With a luscious sauce that coats each piece of pasta perfectly, this Italian-inspired dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces ditalini pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil ditalini pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Add cream and broth, simmer, then add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Stir in spinach and basil.
- Serve: Top with extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
- To reduce calories, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
