Ingredient notes
- Ditalini
- Small tubes cook evenly in one pot; check the package time as brands vary.
- Broth
- Use low-sodium broth because Parmesan adds salt.
- Parmesan
- Finely grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
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Creamy One-Pot Ditalini Pasta with Spinach
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Make creamy one-pot ditalini with tomato, Parmesan and spinach. Includes liquid control, stirring and al dente doneness guidance.
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Creamy Ditalini Pasta
Tiny ditalini simmered until creamy with tomatoes, Parmesan and tender spinach.
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Why this recipe works
- The pasta releases starch directly into the cooking liquid for a naturally creamy sauce.
- Cooking tomato paste until darkened removes its raw taste.
- A short rest thickens the sauce before serving.
Practical substitutions
These are conservative alternatives based on standard kitchen practice; results may vary from the original recipe.
- Small shells or elbow macaroni can replace ditalini; adjust liquid and cooking time as needed.
- Half-and-half may replace cream for a lighter finish.
Troubleshooting
- The pasta sticks
- Keep the simmer gentle and stir along the bottom frequently, especially near the end.
- The sauce becomes too thick
- Add hot water or broth a few tablespoons at a time until glossy and spoonable.
Storage and freezing
- Refrigerate within two hours and use within three days.
- Reheat gently with extra broth or water because the pasta continues absorbing sauce.
THE BUTTER & BLOOM RECIPE
Creamy Ditalini Pasta
Print-friendly layout- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Updated
Ingredients
- 12 oz ditalini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups spinach
- 3/4 cup Parmesan
- 1/2 cup cream
Detailed directions for Creamy Ditalini Pasta
- Soften onion in oil; add garlic and tomato paste and cook until brick red.
- Add broth and tomatoes, bring to a simmer and stir in ditalini.
- Cook gently, stirring often, until pasta is tender; add splashes of water as needed.
- Fold in spinach, Parmesan and cream, then season and rest 3 minutes.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Creamy Ditalini Pasta FAQ
Do I cook the pasta separately?
No. It cooks directly in the broth and tomatoes, which is what thickens the sauce.
Can I make it ahead?
It is best fresh, but leftovers reheat well when loosened with additional liquid.
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