The Ultimate Ditalini Pasta Recipe
This guide will take you through every step of making ditalini pasta, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal. We will cover everything from the history of this delightful pasta shape to a detailed, easy-to-follow recipe. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this classic dish!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Dutch Oven (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- After the sauce has simmered, add the cooked ditalini pasta to the pot. Stir well to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve the ditalini pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
To ensure your ditalini pasta turns out perfectly, cook pasta al dente, simmer sauce properly, season generously, use high-quality ingredients, and garnish fresh!