Ditalini Pasta

Store in an airtight container or original box in a cool, dry pantry. Uncooked dried pasta keeps indefinitely if kept dry.

Cook ditalini for 1–2 minutes less than the package suggests if using in soup; it will continue softening in hot broth.

Ditalini works well in minestrone, pasta e fagioli, and chilled pasta salads.

Rinse cooked ditalini with cold water if making a cold salad to stop it cooking and prevent clumping.

Overcooking—ditalini is small and cooks fast; check doneness a minute or two before the package time.

Skipping the rinse in pasta salads, which causes clumping as the pasta cools.