Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta, a dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into delightful occasions. With just 20 minutes of cooking time, this delicious recipe combines the richness of butter and parmesan cheese with perfectly cooked ditalini pasta. It’s a fantastic choice for families, offering versatility to incorporate your favorite proteins or vegetables for a heartier meal. The minimal cleanup required makes it an ideal candidate for busy nights, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time doing dishes. Plus, it’s a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Optional toppings: fresh parsley and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the dry ditalini pasta and stir to combine with the garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth until it covers the pasta, then add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 9-10 minutes.
- Check pasta for doneness; stir and allow any remaining broth to absorb.
- Drizzle in heavy cream while stirring, then mix in butter and parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; top with optional red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg