That Viral Creamy Garlic Butter Ditalini Pasta Recipe

That Viral Ditalini Pasta Recipe is a mouthwatering, savory dish that's brimming with comfort-food vibes! This 15-minute one-pot dish is perfectly cooked al dente pasta that's smothered in a creamy butter sauce that's packed with garlic flavor!

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Total15 min
  • Yield3 people
  • Calories559

Ingredients Steps Notes

That Viral Ditalini Pasta Recipe is a mouthwatering, savory dish that’s brimming with comfort-food vibes! This 15-minute one-pot dish is perfectly cooked al dente pasta that’s smothered in a creamy butter sauce that’s packed with garlic flavor!

Yes, This Is THAT Pasta Recipe!

Dig into this viral pasta recipe that I first discovered from Jazzypeachco over on TikTok! Made with minimal ingredients, all in one pan, AND is ready in 15 minutes, this is a viral recipe that truly anyone can make!

In just one bite, this Ditalini Pasta will go from viral recipe to being a new staple in your meal rotation. It’s a garlicky, creamy pasta dream all on its own, yet it’s also a delicious blank slate for adding in veggies or protein if you want to beef it up a bit!

One Pot Viral Pasta Ditalini Ingredients

One of the most appealing things about this recipe is the minimal, easy ingredients! Making it an approachable viral recipe to whip up and try. To make a batch of Ditalini pasta, you’ll need:

  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Paste
  • Ditalini Pasta
  • Chicken Broth
  • Salt
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Heavy Cream
  • Salted Butter
  • Black Pepper
  • Fresh Parsley

It’s important to note that the recipe calls for uncooked, dry ditalini pasta, as it will cook in the chicken broth. If you can’t get your hands on ditalini pasta, you can use another small pasta such as mini bow ties or pastina.

How To Make Creamy Garlic Butter Ditalini Pasta

  1. Cook garlic paste with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the garlic becomes fragrant and begins to brown.
  2. Stir ditalini pasta into the skillet.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and sprinkle with salt. Stir the pasta mixture constantly to prevent the pasta from burning to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and salted butter to the skillet with the pasta once the broth has almost all been absorbed. Stir the pasta until the cheese has all melted.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Then garnish the pasta with minced fresh parsley and enjoy immediately!
  • Sauté garlic in olive oil.
  • Add pasta and stir to coat.
  • Pour in chicken broth.
  • Cook until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Add butter, cream, and cheese.
  • Stir until creamy and serve.

How To Serve That Viral Pasta Recipe

  • Fresh! As I mentioned before, this pasta does not reheat well. Therefore, it’s best to eat this pasta as soon as it’s made to enjoy the texture and flavor of this dish thoroughly!
  • To avoid the sauce from separating in this pasta recipe, be sure to enjoy it hot, right off the stovetop!
  • Pair this pasta with a fresh side salad to get your veggies in.
  • This Ditalini Pasta can be enjoyed as a side dish alongside Fried Panko Chicken, Skillet Baked Pork Chops, or even Homemade Meatloaf.

Viral Ditalini Pasta Variations

  • For a more filling pasta recipe, add in your favorite protein! Shredded chicken, turkey, or even shrimp would all be a delicious choice.
  • Sneak some veggies in! Try incorporating broccoli, fresh spinach, cauliflower, carrots, or peas to get more nutrition out of this dish.
  • Experiment with this Ditalini Pasta by adding in your favorite seasonings or spices to taste.
  • For a kick of heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or make it even hotter by stirring in a tablespoon of chili crisp.

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Steps

  1. Add and to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown.

  2. Add in and stir to coat.

  3. Pour in (or enough to just cover the pasta) and add . Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  4. Once most of the broth has been absorbed (but not all) and the pasta is al dente (about 8 minutes), add , , and , stirring until the cheese has melted.

  5. Season with additional salt and to taste and garnish with minced . Enjoy immediately, so the sauce doesn't break.

Notes

  • For a kick of heat, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or make it even hotter with 1 tablespoon of chili crisp.

Nutrition

  • Calories559
  • Carbs56g
  • Protein17g
  • Fat30g
  • Saturated fat14g
  • Fiber2g
  • Sugar3g
  • Sodium1113mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.