❤️ Why You’ll Love This Ditalini Pasta Recipe
Easy: Pasta shouldn’t be a complex dish to make and this isn’t that. This Ditalini Pasta Recipe can be prepped in only 10 minutes and you can have it on your table in less than an hour. Comforting: As I mentioned above, this recipe is so comforting. Cheese and pasta can’t be beaten when you need a meal that’s good for your soul. Versatile: You can make this your own with any pasta dish. Swap the protein, add in some veggies, and change up the noodles, you can work with the ingredients you have on hand.
🍲 Ingredients
Ditalini – You’re probably wondering what Ditalini is. Ditalini is a type of pasta noodle that is small and shaped like a tube. It’s like a short macaroni but straight vs. curved. It can be great in pasta salads, and soups, and to use interchangeably in any pasta dish. Parmesan – For this recipe you’re going to want to use real parmesan cheese. I know what you’re thinking, what is fake parm? Well, the shelf-stable parmesan cheese in a shaker bottle usually isn’t real cheese. If you read the ingredient list and find a long list of things you can’t pronounce, there is your answer. Instead, buy a wedge of real parm from the deli section or cheese section, and grate it yourself for the best flavor and consistency.
👩🍳 How to Make This Ditalini Pasta Recipe
🪄 Tips and Tricks
Meal Prep: This also is great for meal prep! Divide into containers and take for lunch during the week. When you’re ready to enjoy, just pop it into the microwave. Prepare in Advance: If you want to prep this recipe in advance, you can make up the marinade, prep the veggies, and shred the cheese. Store in the fridge, and then all you have to do is cook it up. You can also measure out the seasoning for the pasta and combine it in a small bowl or jar to make cooking it up quicker. Other Recipes: If you like this recipe, I have a handful of other, easy recipes that you’ll love. Try our One Pot Broccoli, or Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole. Let me know what your favorite is in the comments!
🗒 Substitutions
Ditalini: If you can’t find ditalini pasta, you can substitute it for orzo. You can also make this recipe with other pasta noodles, you just may need to adjust the cooking directions. Chicken: You can make this recipe without chicken, or you can swap the chicken thighs for breasts or drumsticks. Italian Seasoning: If you don’t have Italian seasoning you can make your own by combining dried basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
🗒 Best served with
Italian Chopped Salad Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Pasta is always so yummy leftover so this is a great meal to meal prep.
🤔 Common Questions
