Black Truffle Buttered Pasta
A silky, comforting pasta dish where black truffle butter and Parmesan create a luxurious coating for medium shells. The reserved pasta water turns into a glossy sauce that clings to every bite, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.
Recipe by Ryan Nordheimer· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz medium shells pasta
- 3 oz black truffle butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pasta water
- to taste additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2Add the 12 oz of medium shells pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 8‑10 minutes).
- 3While the pasta cooks, measure out 1 cup of the cooking liquid and set aside in a heat‑proof bowl.
- 4When the pasta is al dente, reserve the measured 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta thoroughly.
- 5Return the drained pasta to the empty pot and place the pot over low heat.
- 6Add the 3 oz of black truffle butter to the pasta, allowing it to melt gently while stirring.
- 7Stir in the 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until it begins to melt and combine with the butter.
- 8Gradually pour the reserved pasta water into the pot while continuously stirring, creating a smooth emulsion.
- 9Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and clings to the shells, about 3 minutes.
- 10Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
- 11Transfer the pasta to serving plates or a serving bowl.
- 12Top each portion with additional grated Parmesan cheese to taste.
- 13Serve immediately while hot, allowing the aromatic truffle butter to perfume the dish.
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- How long does it take to make Black Truffle Buttered Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Black Truffle Buttered Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Black Truffle Buttered Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ryan Nordheimer on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.