Description
One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines rich flavors with effortless preparation. In just 20 minutes, you can create a creamy pasta delight that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its buttery parmesan sauce and tender ditalini pasta, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a meal that everyone will love. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups dry ditalini pasta
- 2 ½ – 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 3–4 tbsp salted butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ditalini pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly with garlic.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the pasta completely; add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 9-10 minutes.
- Check for doneness; the pasta should be tender and any excess broth absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream over low heat for one minute before removing from heat.
- Mix in butter and parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg