Truffle Mushroom Pasta (Printable version)
Creamy tagliatelle with golden mushrooms, garlic, and fragrant truffle oil for an elegant dining experience.
# What you need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz tagliatelle or fettuccine
→ Mushrooms
02 - 7 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), cleaned and sliced
03 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tbsp truffle oil
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving
11 - Chopped fresh parsley
12 - Shaved black truffle (optional)
# How To:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened.
03 - Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Drizzle with truffle oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more pasta water if needed for a silky sauce.
06 - Divide between two warm plates. Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and shaved truffle if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The earthy mushrooms and cream sauce come together in under 30 minutes
- It tastes restaurant expensive but uses ingredients you can find anywhere
- The truffle oil makes everything feel luxurious without requiring actual truffles
02 -
- Truffle oil loses its aroma when heated, so always add it at the very end off the heat
- That splash of pasta water is the secret to making the cream sauce cling to every strand of pasta
- Do not crowd the mushrooms when searing or they will steam instead of brown
03 -
- Crisp up some pancetta in the pan before adding the mushrooms for extra depth
- A splash of white wine deglazes the pan and adds brightness