Creamy One Pot Garlic Parmesan Ditalini

The easiest little comfort meal! Creamy, buttery, garlicky pasta with parmesan and bacon bits. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight side!

By @rileyjoleach

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups Barilla ditalini pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0 Parmesan cheese
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 fresh parsley
• 0 bacon bits

Instructions

1. Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat until fragrant.
2. Add the ditalini pasta and stir until coated in the garlic and olive oil.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until the broth has mostly reduced and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the heavy whipping cream and stir well.
6. Once most of the liquid has reduced, remove from heat. Add butter and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with parsley and bacon bits.