This Garlic and Truffle Oil Linguine is easy, basic, and elegantly full of bold, earthy flavors.
With just a few staples from your pantry ingredients, this dish delivers a unique, elegant, gourmet taste without the fuss.
Perfect for that special date night any day of the week, hosting a dinner party, or a cozy solo dinner, this recipe is sure to impress anyone after taking that first bite.
Let’s dive into why this easy linguine is one of the best ways to showcase the luxurious flavor of truffle oil. Hit print at the end of this post for no ad intrusions.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Elegant enough for hosting dinner parties
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Packed with garlic and gourmet truffle flavors that blend perfectly with your pasta
- A little drizzle will transform ordinary pasta into a gourmet indulgence
Tips for the Best Garlic Truffle Linguine
- Don't heat the truffle oil, just drizzle it at the end over the cooked pasta dish
- Add mushrooms or sautéed spinach for more body.
- Use fresh pasta when possible, as it absorbs the sauce beautifully.
- Pair it with: a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or a dry Prosecco.
- FAQs: Can I use truffle butter instead of oil?
- The Answer is Yes! Substitute some or all of the butter with truffle butter for even more richness.
- Swap the butter for vegan butter and skip the cheese to make it fully plant-based.
- How long does it keep? This pasta is best fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Variations: This pasta dish is delicious with the addition of grilled shrimp, chicken, or scallops
- Make it spicy: Drizzle the top with Tabasco sauce or more red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Upgrade it: top your pasta dish with some shaved black truffle or a poached egg
Additions, Mix-Ins, and Pasta Suggestions
- fresh spinach leaves
- sliced onions
- sauteed mushrooms
- sauteed broccoli rabe
- diced tomatoes
- artichoke hearts
- cooked boneless chicken, steak, pork tenderloin, lamb
- stir-fried, roasted, or steamed vegetables
- shrimp, scallops, lobster, clams
- penne pasta, shells, or bow-tie pasta can are also great with this recipe
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Final Thoughts: Making This Garlic and Truffle Oil Linguine
This Garlic and Truffle Oil pasta dish proves that luxury can be simple.Creating this indulgent pasta dish is so easy with a few simple staples in the pantry, that’s weeknight-quick but elegant enough for guests.
Save this recipe for when you want to impress with minimal effort!
This Garlic and Truffle Oil Linguine recipe proves that luxury can be over the top in flavors and so impressive with minimal effort.
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Garlic and Truffle Oil Linguine
This Garlic and Truffle Oil Linguine is easy, basic, and elegantly full of bold, earthy flavors
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Italian extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic pureed
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces of linguine or spaghetti macaroni
- 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- Truffle oil for garnishing ( drizzle over the top)
- Freshly grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Instructions
- In a deep, large frying pan, heat the oil on low heat.
- Saute the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Stir in the anchovy paste with the red pepper and stir-fry for around 4 minutes, or until it starts to caramelize over a medium heat.
- Add the butter, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir to create a sauce and blend evenly.
- Keep the sauce warm while cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Note: We cook our pasta al dente.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Garnish each plate served with a drizzle of truffle oil and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Notes
Tips for the Best Garlic Truffle Linguine
- Don't heat the truffle oil, just drizzle it at the end over the cooked pasta dish
- Add mushrooms or sautéed spinach for more body.
- Use fresh pasta when possible, as it absorbs the sauce beautifully.
- Pair it with: a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or a dry Prosecco.
- FAQs: Can I use truffle butter instead of oil?
- The Answer is Yes! Substitute some or all of the butter with truffle butter for even more richness.
- Swap the butter for vegan butter and skip the cheese to make it fully plant-based.
- How long does it keep? This pasta is best fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Variations: This pasta dish is delicious with the addition of grilled shrimp, chicken, or scallops
- Make it spicy: Drizzle the top with Tabasco sauce or more red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Upgrade it: top your pasta dish with some shaved black truffle or a poached egg
Nutrition Facts
Calories
504Fat (grams)
32 gSat. Fat (grams)
11 gCarbs (grams)
44 gFiber (grams)
2 gNet carbs
42 gSugar (grams)
2 gProtein (grams)
11 gSodium (milligrams)
293 mgCholesterol (grams)
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