Fresh truffle paste from Italy.
What is Truffle Paste?
Truffles are expensive. Up to $900 per pound. So for most of us who can't afford to spend that much on fresh truffles and still want the truffle flavor in their recipes, you can substitute affordable truffle paste.
Truffle paste is prepared by combining pureed truffles with a oil to create an intensely flavorful product that is easy to use in many of your favor dishes.
How to Use Truffle Paste at Home?
With quality truffle paste, a little goes a long way. We like to add a small amount of it to our sauces to infuse the earthy, garlicky flavor and pungent aroma that is associated with truffles. Depending on the sauce we are preparing determines whether we us white or black truffle paste.
Add a little truffle paste to mashed potatoes, risotto or soup for an incredible finishing touch. Just a little dab will transform ordinary meals to gourmet masterpieces. Spread some on toast and you have instant holdovers.
How to Purchase Imported Truffle Paste from Italy?
There are lots of great vendors selling good quality Truffle Paste. We are now partnering with iGourmet and can recommend them for many of your favorite gourmet products including these imported white and black truffle pastes.
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How to Make Truffle Risotto?
To make truffle risotto, use about 1 tablespoon of truffle paste per serving. Stir into risotto just before serving.
Thin Pasta with Mushrooms
Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups diced porcini mushrooms
6 oz. heavy cream
1 tablespoon truffle paste
Salt and pepper
Parmesan, grated
Preparation
Cook spaghetti to al dente.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, and add the crushed garlic. Heat the garlic in the oil for a few seconds to infuse the flavor of the garlic in the oil. Remove the garlic, and set aside.
Add the porcini mushrooms to the skillet, and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the heavy cream, truffle paste, pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix all ingredients together.
To serve, plate pasta, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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