Easy Truffle Sauce

Truffles are a type of mushroom prized for their rich earthy flavor. They are extremely expensive, largely because they’re difficult to source.

If you have a special occasion coming up, treat yourself to this Italian truffle sauce. It’s creamy, rich, and delicious served over pasta. 

What Is Italian Truffle Sauce?

This recipe for Italian truffle sauce is made with black truffles, garlic, butter, olive oil, and beef stock. In Italy, there are two kinds of truffles; white and black. Black truffles are more common, while white truffles are more rare and expensive. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

• garlic
• butter
• olive oil
• black pepper
• freshly grated black truffle
• beef stock
• For Serving: cooked tagliatelle pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How to Make Truffle Sauce

• Crush the garlic cloves to release their flavor. 
• In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil, ground black pepper, and the crushed garlic. 
• Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the freshly grated black truffle and cook for another 30 seconds. 
• Pour in the stock and stir well to combine. Remove the garlic cloves.
• Serve the cooked tagliatelle pasta with the truffle sauce, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and additional black pepper.

What Does Truffle Sauce Taste Like?

Truffle sauce is creamy, rich, and flavorful. It has an earthy flavor that adds depth to a dish. White truffles tend to have a distinct garlicky aroma that’s similar to shallots. Black truffles have a flavor that’s earthier and more intense. 

What Is Truffle Sauce Used For?

Truffle sauce is often added to savory dishes to add an additional layer of flavor. It’s typically served with pasta, risotto, bruschetta, crostini, and egg, fish, and meat dishes.

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Truffle Sauce Recipe

Truffles are a type of mushroom prized for their rich earthy flavor. They are extremely expensive, largely because they’re difficult to source.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated black truffle
• 3 tbsp beef stock

For Serving

• 8 oz cooked tagliatelle pasta
• 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Crush the garlic cloves to release their flavor.
• In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil, ground black pepper, and the crushed garlic.
• Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the freshly grated black truffle and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the stock and stir well to combine. Remove the garlic cloves.
• Serve the cooked tagliatelle pasta with the truffle sauce, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and additional black pepper.