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Creamy Garlicky Alfredo Ditalini

Creamy Garlicky Alfredo Ditalini
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Creamy Garlicky Alfredo Ditalini is a warm, comforting pasta dish featuring tender, bite-sized ditalini pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce enhanced with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or indulgent weekend treats, this recipe combines simple ingredients to deliver maximum flavor and creamy texture with ease.

Ingredients

Classic Ingredients

  • Ditalini Pasta – 8 ounces
  • Fresh Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • Heavy Cream – 1 cup
  • Butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Parmesan Cheese – 1 cup, finely grated
  • Salt – to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper – to taste
  • Fresh Parsley (optional) – 2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ditalini Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a little pasta water for later use if needed.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the freshly minced garlic. Sauté gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn the garlic.
  3. Create the Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently until the cream begins to thicken, then gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and melted.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked ditalini pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss gently to coat each piece evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it to your preferred consistency.
  5. Season and Serve: Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the creamy garlicky flavors at their best.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
  • Keep the heat moderate while cooking garlic and melting the cheese to prevent bitterness or sauce separation.
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining to help adjust sauce consistency and improve sauce adherence to pasta.
  • Toss the ditalini pasta gently to keep its shape intact and ensure even sauce coating.
  • Serve the dish immediately as Alfredo sauce thickens as it cools.

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Keywords: creamy alfredo, garlicky pasta, ditalini recipe, comfort food pasta, easy Italian pasta, creamy garlic sauce

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