Stop what you’re doing and make this one pan Creamy Cacio e Pepe Ditalini Pasta recipe. It’s a fun twist on the viral ditalini pasta recipe that has been floating around the internet.
2 ¼cupschicken brothplus a splash more broth if needed
⅓cupheavy cream
2tablespoonsbutter
⅓cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
How to Make
Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the cracked black pepper. Bloom the pepper in the pan until it’s fragrant. Roughly 20-30 seconds.
Next, add the ditalini pasta. Sauté for 30-60 seconds then add the chicken broth. Bring the pasta and the broth to a light boil. Once the pasta begins to soften (roughly 7-8 minutes), add the heavy cream.
Let the sauce reduce by ¼ then add the butter. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and add the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three or four days. Reheat leftovers in a pan on the stovetop or in a microwave safe dish in the microwave. Either way, add a touch of broth to help reconstitute the sauce.