Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta, a quick and delectable dish ready in just 20 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining the rich flavors of butter and parmesan with tender ditalini pasta. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone meal or enhance it with grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp, this versatile dish is sure to please the whole family. Plus, with minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Try this comforting pasta dish today!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry ditalini pasta
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add dry ditalini pasta and mix well to coat.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the pasta, season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 9-10 minutes.
- Uncover and stir gently; test for doneness, ensuring some broth remains at the bottom.
- Drizzle in heavy cream while stirring, allowing it to incorporate for about one minute.
- Remove from heat; add butter and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding fresh vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition. For a gluten-free option, substitute regular ditalini with gluten-free pasta. If heavy cream is unavailable, coconut cream or a milk-cornstarch blend works well as an alternative.