Description
This is a creamy garlic alfredo pasta made with ditalini. It is quick to prepare and rich in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ditalini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg