Description
Ditalini Pasta is a delightful and versatile dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This charming, tube-shaped pasta is enveloped in a vibrant sauce made from fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make recipe promises restaurant-quality results that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Ditalini Pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook Ditalini: Boil salted water in a pot, add Ditalini pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add Tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Make Sauce: Pour in vegetable broth and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked Ditalini pasta, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine.
- 6. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with additional basil or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg