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Truffle Mushroom Cream Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, and diced onion.
3
Sauté until the mushrooms are lightly browned and the onions are translucent.
4
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in truffle oil.
6
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.
7
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
8
Toss to coat evenly, garnish with fresh parsley and more cheese if desired, and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Slice Mushrooms Uniformly 🍄Cut mushrooms into even, thin slices (about ¼-inch) to ensure they cook at the same rate and develop a golden, caramelized exterior rather than releasing water unevenly.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least one cup of starchy pasta water before draining; this emulsifies the cream sauce and helps it cling to the pasta for a silky, cohesive finish.
- Add Truffle Oil at the End ✨Never heat truffle oil directly or cook it—drizzle it into the finished sauce off the heat to preserve its delicate, complex aromatics and prevent bitterness from breaking down.
- Toast Garlic Gently for Depth 🧄Cook minced garlic in butter over medium heat for just 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned; this extracts rich flavor without the harsh, acrid taste of burnt garlic.
- Finish with Quality Parmesan 🧀Grate fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese directly into the hot pasta off the heat so it melts naturally into the sauce, creating a creamier texture than pre-grated alternatives.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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