Pasta with Black Truffle Cream Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
958 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta with Black Truffle Cream Sauce
Description
Pasta with Black Truffle Cream Sauce is a rich pasta dish that highlights the flavor of black truffles infused into a creamy parmesan sauce. The preparation starts by sautéing garlic in olive oil, then deglazing with white wine before adding heavy cream and simmering briefly until slightly reduced. Parmesan cheese and sliced truffles are stirred in to create a luxurious sauce that clings to the pasta. The pasta is cooked al dente and combined with the sauce and a bit of reserved pasta water for the right consistency.
The flavor balance comes from the aromatic sharpness of garlic, the subtle acidity of white wine, the richness of cream and cheese, and the distinctive earthiness from the black truffles. This creates a dish with a creamy mouthfeel and luxurious umami notes that feel special yet straightforward.
This pasta is ideal as a main course for those who enjoy truffle flavor in a pasta setting. Adding additional parmesan on top gives it extra depth. It works well without extra garnishments, focusing on the simple elegance of truffle and cream.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. Gently reheat it on the stovetop. The recipe uses marinated truffles in olive oil, but you can substitute fresh truffle shavings and regular olive oil if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta long or short variety of choice
- 1 black truffle 50 g bottle, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 cups Parmigiano Cheese parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt).
- Place a large saute pan over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add white wine and let steam for a few seconds until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add heavy cream, and whisk. When bubbles form reduce the heat to very low heat and add a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Whisk again.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced, it should be still liquid. Add 1 cup of parmigiano cheese and the truffles. Stir to combine. Turn the heat off. Cover with lid.
- Add pasta to boiling water. Cook according to al-dente package directions. Follow this guide to know when it is done.
- Once pasta is cooked, reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the truffle cream sauce. If the sauce looks dry add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water (you may not need to add any it depends on the type of pasta you use).
- Add the remaining Parmigiano cheese, and stir until the pasta is well covered with the creamy truffle sauce. Serve hot and top with a sprinkle of extra cheese.
- Serve right away, garnished with truffles slices, and Buon Appetito!
Notes
- Marinated truffles in olive oil provide aromatics, but fresh truffles and extra virgin olive oil can be used instead for a different flavor profile.
- Leftover truffle cream sauce should be refrigerated in an airtight container and can last up to five days.
- When reheating the sauce, warm it gently on the stovetop to preserve its texture.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency when combining with pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 958 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 958kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1703IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 681mg | 68% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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