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Whipped Truffle Feta Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a food processor, combine feta cheese, heavy cream, broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth, adding pasta water as needed for texture.
3
In a large pan, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4
Pour in the whipped feta mixture with a dash of pasta water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Season again with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
6
Add the cooked pasta and truffle oil to the pan. Mix well until the pasta is fully coated and sauce is creamy.
7
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Whip Feta While Cold 🧊Blend cold feta with heavy cream and broth until impossibly silky, then gently warm over low heat to prevent the feta from becoming grainy or separating.
- Reserve Pasta Water First 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—use it gradually to achieve the perfect sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to each strand.
- Truffle Oil Goes Last 🍄Add truffle oil only after plating or in the final 30 seconds off-heat to preserve its delicate, complex aromatics which dissipate quickly under high temperatures.
- Bloom Garlic in Butter 🧈Toast minced fresh garlic in melted butter for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned, creating a deeply flavorful base that elevates the entire sauce.
- Balance Salt Carefully ⚖️Taste as you build the sauce since feta is already salty—use garlic powder and onion powder sparingly to layer umami without oversalting and overpowering the delicate truffle notes.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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