One-Pan Butter Parmesan (Print-Friendly Version)
A creamy ditalini pasta cooked with garlic, butter, Parmesan, and chicken broth for rich flavor.
# Ingredients List:
→ Pasta and Broth
01 -
225 grams dry ditalini pasta
02 -
600-720 milliliters chicken broth
→ Aromatics and Fats
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
30-40 grams salted butter
05 -
30 milliliters olive oil
→ Dairy and Cheese
06 -
80 milliliters heavy cream
07 -
50 grams Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
→ Seasonings
08 -
0.5 teaspoon salt
09 -
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
10 -
Fresh parsley
11 -
Red pepper flakes
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
02 -
Add ditalini pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly with garlic and oil.
03 -
Pour in chicken broth to cover the pasta, then season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
04 -
Remove the lid and stir the pasta. Excess broth should be mostly absorbed as it cools.
05 -
Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and cook for about one minute. Remove from heat.
06 -
Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined thoroughly.
07 -
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Adjust chicken broth quantity to achieve preferred sauce consistency.
02 -
Use freshly grated Parmesan for enhanced flavor.
03 -
Additional vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms can be added for nutritional variation.