Description
Perfect Ditalini Pasta is a delightful dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. Featuring small, tube-shaped pasta enveloped in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and fresh basil, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an unforgettable meal that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; break up the tomatoes as you mix.
- Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg