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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
500kcal
17gProtein
65gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Truffle Pasta
How to order / say it
Say it
Tagliatelle al Tartufo — [tah-lyah-TELL-leh al tar-TOO-foh]
Order
I'd like the tagliatelle al tartufo, please.
Locally
Vorrei le tagliatelle al tartufo, per favore.
Say locally
Tagliatelle pasta with a luxurious truffle sauce.
Why try it?
Tagliatelle al Tartufo offers a glimpse into the luxurious side of Tuscan cuisine, with truffles esteemed as one of Italy's most prized ingredients. It's a dish that highlights the elegance and simplicity that Italian cooking can achieve with top-quality ingredients.
How it tastes
The pasta is silky and indulgent, with the earthy, musky aroma of truffles taking center stage. The sauce is creamy, enhancing the richness and complexity, creating a decadent experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1980
Tuscany has been known for its truffles since Roman times, but it was only in the late 20th century that dishes like Tagliatelle al Tartufo became synonymous with the region's fine dining. It showcases the local abundance of white and black truffles.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g tagliatelle
- 🫒 20 ml truffle oil
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥛 30 g parmesan cheese
- 🥕 10 g black truffle
- 🧄 1 clove garlic
Method
- 1 Cook tagliatelle until al dente.
- 2 Sauté garlic in butter, add truffle oil.
- 3 Combine pasta with sauce, add grated truffle.
- 4 Top with parmesan and serve.
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