Ditalini Pasta with Caramelized Shallots and Roasted Garlic
A comforting dish featuring silky ditalini pasta combined with sweet caramelized shallots and earthy roasted garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano cheese
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add shallots and salt, cooking until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, shallots, and garlic; toss to coat.
- Stir in Parmigiano cheese and balsamic vinegar, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmigiano and olive oil, if desired.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the cheese with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
