Ditalini Pasta Recipe

Need something delicious and quick for dinner? This simple Ditalini Pasta recipe is the perfect busy weeknight meal you can assemble super fast!

Simple Ditalini Pasta Recipe

When dinner rolls around, and you’re overwhelmed and busy, it can be easy to reach for that box of mac and cheese. Trust me, I get it and have a few boxes myself, just in case of an emergency.

But there’s something about this quick recipe made with ditalini pasta that my kids love, and I feel better feeding them. And the flavor is so epic that you’d never guess it’s that easy to make! I’m getting hungry just writing about it. 

How to Make Ditalini Pasta with Olives & Feta

If you can boil pasta, then you can whip up this quick dish in 15 minutes. Here’s what to do:

1. Add some water to a pot
   Toss the pasta into the water and cook according to package directions. 
2. Make the dressing
   While the pasta cooks, whisk some olive oil with fresh lemon juice and a dash of salt. 
3. Toss it all together
   To the dressing, add the olives, feta cheese, and cooked pasta. Grate some black pepper over the top and toss it all together.

How to Store Leftover Cooked Ditalini Pasta

Refrigerate this leftover cooked pasta in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The olive oil in the dressing will help prevent the pasta from sticking together and keep the flavors intact.

You can enjoy this ditalini chilled or reheat a portion of pasta in the microwave. Add 2 tablespoons of water per cup of cooked pasta to a microwave-safe dish and cover with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute or until the pasta is heated through.

More Quick and Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas

Need more quick and delicious pasta dinner ideas for busy weeknights? I've got you covered. Your family will love this skillet lasagna, this Cajun shrimp pasta, and this summer squash pasta.

Ditalini Pasta with Black Olives & Feta

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

This Ditalini Pasta recipe with black olives and feta is a family favorite! Plus, you can have dinner together in 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 16- ounce box ditalini pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ black pepper
• 1 cup pitted whole olives*
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Cook the pasta:

• Cook the ditalini according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 

Make the dressing:

• While the pasta cooks, whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. 

Combine:

• To the dressing, add the black olives, feta, and cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve. 

Store & Reheat:

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat in the microwave before serving. 

Notes

• If someone in your family isn't a fan of olives, cherry tomatoes make a good swap.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg