Creamy Garlicky Alfredo Ditalini in 20 Minutes
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring ditalini in a rich garlic Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook ditalini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, topped with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of pasta cooking water.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- This recipe serves 2 to 3 people.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg