Description
This cozy truffle pasta recipe is rich, creamy, and surprisingly easy. Perfect for weeknights when you want something special without too much effort.
Ingredients
- Pasta (Linguine or Fettuccine; Tagliatelle or Rigatoni also work)
- Truffle pate (black or white)
- Butter (or plant-based butter)
- Garlic (minced)
- Heavy cream substitute (e.g., coconut cream, cashew cream, oat cream)
- Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast / vegan parmesan alternative)
- Vegetable broth
- Salt (for pasta water)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)
- Optional Add-ins:
- Sliced mushrooms (baby Bella, Portobello, or white cap)
- Fresh spinach, baby kale, or arugula
- Sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta until al dente (8–10 min).
3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain (don’t rinse).
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Sauté garlic for ~2 minutes (do not brown).
6. Add vegetable broth and simmer for ~3 minutes.
7. Stir in cream substitute and truffle pate.
8. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
10. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
11. Add more pasta water if sauce is too thick.
12. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parmesan (or alternative).
13. Garnish with extra parmesan and black pepper.
14. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter, dairy-free cream, and nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan.
- Storage: Store leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or cream.
- Not Freezer-Friendly: Cream sauce may separate after thawing.
- Flavor Boost: Add mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or herbs to enrich taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: truffle pasta, creamy pasta, vegan truffle pasta, comfort food, cozy dinner