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A beautifully plated Truffle Pasta Recipe, featuring creamy fettuccine with sautéed mushrooms, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. A rich and earthy dish, elegantly garnished for a gourmet dining experience.

Easy Truffle Pasta Recipe

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Silky fettuccine Truffle Pasta Recipe tossed with golden mushrooms in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 40 minutes.Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serves 4
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound 450g fettuccine or tagliatelle
  • 1 pound 450g mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • ½ cup white wine optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup pasta water reserved
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cheese grater
  • Truffle shaver (if using fresh truffles)
  • Wooden spoon or tongs for tossing
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente
  3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining
  4. Drain pasta and set aside
Cook Mushrooms
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown (8-10 minutes)
  3. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Remove mushrooms and set aside
Make Sauce
  1. In the same pan, add remaining butter
  2. Sauté shallots until softened (2-3 minutes)
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute)
  4. Add white wine if using, simmer until reduced by half
  5. Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened
  6. Return mushrooms to the pan
Finish Dish
  1. Add cooked pasta to the sauce
  2. Stir in Parmesan cheese
  3. Add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency
  4. Toss until pasta is well coated
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley
  2. Top with additional grated Parmesan
  3. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

  • Choose a mix of mushrooms for more complex flavor
  • Don't overcrowd mushrooms while cooking to ensure proper browning
  • Save pasta water - it's crucial for achieving the perfect sauce consistency
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor

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