Pasta with Black Truffle Sauce
The delicate flavors of pasta strands with black truffle sauce has a nice balance of flavors with the garlic and anchovies. This is a wonderful dish to serve for a special occasion or romantic dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dry pasta I used bucatini
- 1 medium black truffle fresh or jarred
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 anchovy fillets minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water and 5 teaspoons of sea salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, cut one-third of the truffle and set aside. Finely grate the remaining two-thirds into a small dish. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mash into a smooth paste. Reserve until needed.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the anchovies and garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in the wine and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1–2 minutes.
- When the pasta is al dente, reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta to the sauté pan and toss to coat.
- Stir in the truffle paste, Parmigiano, parsley, and a pinch of pepper. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss again.
- Divide between plates and shave the reserved truffle over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using a fresh truffle: Clean it gently with a mushroom brush, using a toothpick to remove dirt from crevices if needed. Rinse briefly under cold water and pat dry before using.
- If using jarred truffles: They can be used straight from the jar without additional prep.
- Choose good anchovies: Some are intensely salty and fishy, while others are mild, buttery, and even snackable straight from the jar. Look for fillets packed in olive oil that taste clean and rich. Those will melt into the truffle sauce and add depth without overpowering.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
