Easy Tagliatelle with Truffle Sauce Recipe

We all have that one ingredient that feels a little… out of reach. You know, the ones you spot on gourmet menus—truffle, scallops, caviar—and think, “That sounds amazing, but I’ll never cook with that.” I used to feel the same way.

Then I did the math.

A bowl of truffle pasta at a restaurant? Easily AED 90 or more. But a bottle of good-quality truffle sauce? Around AED 40–60 and lasts for several recipes. So I took the leap—brought a tiny bottle of truffle sauce home and gave it a try.

And wow.

I paired truffle sauce with mushrooms and cream for a quick, comforting pasta that’s now in heavy rotation. This creamy truffle tagliatelle is now a favorite. It’s rich, silky, and full of earthy umami flavor, but it comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s the kind of meal that feels luxurious without blowing the budget.

We’ve had it on everything—fries, popcorn—but nothing beats pairing it with perfectly cooked pasta.

Whether it’s date night, a solo treat-yourself evening, or just a weeknight meal that needs a little glam, this pasta delivers. So go ahead, try that “fancy” ingredient. You might be surprised how easy it is to turn your kitchen into your favorite restaurant.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• Tagliatelle pasta 200g
• Butter 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, finely chopped, 2 cloves
• Mushrooms (brown), diced 1½ cups
• Heavy cream ½ cup
• Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) ¼ cup
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Truffle sauce 1–2 tablespoons
• Parsley/Basil for garnish (Optional)

Instructions

1. Cook tagliatelle in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft and lightly browned (about 5–6 minutes).
4. Lower the heat and stir in the cream. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
5. Mix in the truffle sauce. Add the cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water.
6. Toss everything gently to coat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot with extra parmesan and optional toppings.