Pasta with Truffle

Pasta with Truffle is a simple dish that feels very special. It only uses a few ingredients to create a rich and earthy flavour. You can use fresh truffle or a good quality truffle oil for this recipe. It is perfect for a quick dinner that still feels like a treat.
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Why you should cook pasta with truffle

This recipe is great because it takes very little time to prepare. The combination of butter and parmesan creates a creamy sauce that coats the noodles perfectly. Choosing pasta with truffle means you get a deep and unique taste without needing many spices. It works well as a main meal or a side dish for guests.

How to make pasta with truffle

Step 1
Boil pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until it is soft but still has a bite.
Step 2
Prepare base: Melt the butter in a pan and gently fry the crushed garlic for a minute.
Step 3
Combine ingredients: Toss the cooked pasta into the butter and add the truffle oil and parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Finish dish: Stir everything together until the cheese melts and serve the pasta with truffle immediately.

Important tips for pasta with truffle

Make sure you save a little bit of the pasta water before you drain it. This salty water helps the sauce stick to the pasta better when you mix it all together. Using a high quality butter will also improve the final taste of your pasta with truffle. If you want more texture, you can add some toasted breadcrumbs on top.

Freshly grated parmesan is always better than the pre-grated kind from a packet. Always serve it while it is hot to enjoy the aroma. A tiny squeeze of lemon juice can sometimes brighten the heavy flavours if you prefer a little acidity.

You can also try these recipes: roast potatoes, butter-fried potatoes or risotto with spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon truffle oil
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving
  • Energy:1946 kJ / 465 kcal
  • Fat:12 g
  • - of which saturates:6 g
  • Carbohydrates:72 g
  • - of which sugars:3 g
  • Protein:16 g
  • Fibre:3 g
  • Salt:450 mg

People also ask

Long shapes like spaghetti, tagliatelle or linguine are ideal for pasta with truffle. These shapes allow the truffle oil and melted cheese to coat every strand evenly. You can also use penne if you want the sauce to hide inside the tubes.
Yes, you can reheat pasta with truffle in a pan with a splash of water or extra butter. Be careful not to overcook it as the truffle flavour can fade when heated for too long. It is usually best when eaten fresh.
Fresh truffle provides the most intense flavour and a nice texture for pasta with truffle. However, a high quality truffle oil is a much more affordable way to get that signature earthy taste. Both options work well depending on your budget.
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