Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy ditalini pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a luscious cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces ditalini pasta
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil ditalini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cheeses, seasonings, and cooked pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Heat through, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms, peas, or pancetta.
- Bake with extra cheese for a crispy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
