This luxurious pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Angel hair pasta is quickly boiled and tossed with rich extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and plenty of salt and pepper. The star of the show is the fresh white truffle, shaved generously over the top just before serving to release its intense, aromatic flavor. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthy, nutty, and savory notes. It is an ideal choice for a special date night, a sophisticated dinner party, or when you want to elevate a weeknight meal with minimal effort but maximum impact.
Pasta With White Truffles, Olive Oil, Parmesa
Description
This luxurious pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Angel hair pasta is quickly boiled and tossed with rich extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and plenty of salt and pepper. The star of the show is the fresh white truffle, shaved generously over the top just before serving to release its intense, aromatic flavor. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthy, nutty, and savory notes. It is an ideal choice for a special date night, a sophisticated dinner party, or when you want to elevate a weeknight meal with minimal effort but maximum impact.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large pot, bring 8 quarts of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
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Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, then drain well.
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While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl or pan.
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Toss the drained pasta with the remaining 1 cup of olive oil, half of the basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Mound the pasta in the center of 6 heated large serving plates.
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Sprinkle the pasta generously with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Using a truffle shaver or a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, shave the fresh white truffles evenly over each serving.
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Garnish with the remaining fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 12.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve immediately after shaving the truffles to capture the full aroma and flavor.
If fresh white truffles are unavailable or too expensive, you can substitute with truffle oil, though the flavor profile will be less complex.
Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente as it will continue to cook slightly from the residual heat of the oil and cheese.
This dish is vegetarian. To make it vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese and use a nutritional yeast substitute or vegan parmesan.
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor, as it is a primary component of the sauce.
