Giada De Laurentiis Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue
Bring a taste of Italy to your table with Giada De Laurentiis' Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue—a quick and easy ditali pasta recipe bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors. This simple yet satisfying dish features tender pasta tossed in a light tomato and garlic sauce, made with sweet cherry tomatoes sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and infused with a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Aromatic torn basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese elevate this hearty meal to restaurant-quality perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly delicious, Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue is comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Ditali pasta (little thimbles)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditali pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Season the tomato mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the tomato sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Divide the pasta among serving plates and top each portion with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy this quick, flavorful pasta dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 739 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
