6-Ingredient Ditalini with Peas and Parmesan is the perfect lazy-night dinner. All you need is a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes of time to make this yummy ditalini pasta recipe.
What I love about this recipe is that it’s cooked up quick and can feed a family.
I would have to say this ditalini is definitely great for winter. All you need are frozen peas, fresh parmesan cheese, butter, and the other ingredients that can be found in your pantry.
Ditalini is typically used in the rustic Italian soup, pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) but can be used in minestrone or any other classic pasta soups. Ditalini is also a nice alternative to Penne or Rotini in pasta salad recipes where you need just a little pasta bite.
What are the benefits of peas?
Peas contain fiber, Vitamin A, iron, folate, and Vitamin C just to name a few benefits.
Fun fact: Over two hundred years ago, any man who went out to sea knew they had a 50-50 chance of returning alive–not because of pirates, or a rough storm, but because of the lack of Vitamin C that would cause the deadly disease Scurvy.
What can I add to Ditalini pasta?
The options are endless, here are a few ingredients that work well. Pesto, Marinara sauce, sundried tomatoes with garlic, parmesan, fetta, or asiago cheese, butter, artichoke, and olive oil. Peas and parmesan are my two favorite combinations.
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FAQ
Is ditalini pasta the same as macaroni?
What kind of pasta is ditalini?
What is a serving of Ditalini pasta?
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BARILLA PASTA – PRODUCT YIELDS
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DRY PASTA – 2-OUNCE SERVING
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CUPS COOKED PASTA
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Ditalini
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1/3 cup
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1-1/4 cups
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Fideo Cut Spaghetti
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1/3 cup
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4/5 cup
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Orzo
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1/3 cup
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4/5 cup
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What is ditalini pasta?
Ditalini pasta is a small, tubular pasta perfect for all kinds of dishes. It’s great with soups and broths, but it also works well with creamy sauces and pasta mixes. WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE? Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. And since it’s small, you can cook it fast, making ditalini perfect for busy weeknights.
Which pasta is good for diabetics?
Best pasta for diabetics are whole wheat pasta, fortified pasta (have egg whites, lentils, barley, and oats, flaxseed), gluten-free pasta (made with brown rice, quinoa, chickpeas). It is important that the pasta plate for a diabetic always contain a lot of vegetables in order to include fiber, which reduces blood glucose levels.
What can you eat with ditalini pasta?
Some popular recipes using ditalini pasta include minestrone soup, pasta e fagioli, macaroni and cheese, and pasta salads with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, beans, and dressings. Can ditalini pasta be used in casseroles?
What is ditalini used for?
Ditalini is a favorite to use in soups and sauces because it retains its texture really well and is small enough to fit in a spoonful. It is typically used in rustic Italian soups like pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) and hearty minestrone. It is suitable for a variety of recipes however – from traditional to creative twists.