Name: Creamy Truffle Pasta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces pappardelle; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; Black pepper, to taste; 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons truffle oil; For garnish: 1 lemon, zested

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A plate of creamy truffle pasta garnished with cracked black pepper and lemon zest.

What we love about this creamy truffle pasta

This simple, creamy sauce is packed with robust earthy, umami flavor thanks to the truffle oil. Just the simple addition of this truffle finishing oil turns this simple dish into an indulgent and complex dish with little effort and minimal clean up. It’s perfect for your next date night at home.

Creamy truffle pasta on a plate garnished with black pepper and lemon zest.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Large Rondeau Pot

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Ingredients you might need to pick up

Truffle oil – We used white truffle oil when we made this recipe. You really can use whichever you prefer. Which is which? Black truffle oil has a more intense and earthy flavor while, white has a more mild, garlicky sweetness. Also keep in mind, truffle oil is considered a finishing oil, which means you will add it towards the end of the cooking process, since the flavors of the oil will change if they are heated for too long.
Pappardelle – As with most of our recipes, you can swap in your favorite pasta shape but we love it with the pappardelle. If you are looking for a fun alternative try using a bucatini, we loved that just as much.

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

Close up of a creamy pappardelle pasta garnished with cracked black pepper a lemon zest, with a few slices of truffled.

How to make this creamy truffle pasta

Cook the pasta. In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to al denté. Reserve at least ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside. Toss with a tiny drizzle of olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together, if needed.

Make the sauce. In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots until the become aromatic and translucent, then add the white wine, heavy cream and salt and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat then whisk in grated cheese and truffle oil.

Finish the dish. Return pasta to the pot, stirring until well coated in sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnishing with lemon zest when plating.

Close up of creamy truffle pasta on a plate, garnished with zest of lemon and cracked black pepper.

Which truffle is better for pasta?

White truffles are more delicate and work well in simpler dishes, while black truffles can add depth and intensity to heartier, more complex recipes. Ultimately, you can choose whichever truffle oil you prefer for this creamy recipe, why not try it both ways?

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