Pasta con Salsa di Tartufo

Pasta con Salsa di Tartufo is a rich and luxurious vegan dish that features al dente pasta coated in a creamy truffle sauce, offering a delightful umami flavor. This simple yet elegant meal is perfect for any occasion, delivering a taste of Italy right to your table.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine) - 160g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Mushrooms (finely chopped, preferably porcini or shiitake) - 150g
• Truffle oil - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Unsweetened almond milk - 100ml
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Vegan parmesan cheese (optional) - for serving

Steps

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and browned.
4. Stir in the nutritional yeast and truffle oil, mixing well to combine with the mushrooms.
5. Pour in the almond milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
6. Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot, topped with vegan parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in antioxidants from mushrooms, which may boost immune function.
• Rich in fiber from the pasta and mushrooms, aiding digestion.

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