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Homemade Truffle Pasta

with Fine Leek Sauce
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Homemade Truffle Pasta

Homemade Truffle Pasta - Simply delicious - and perfect for special occasions

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Preparation:
55 min.
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Calories:
500
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Nutritional values

With a total of 13 vitamins, 7 minerals, 6 trace elements, and 20 amino acids, truffles really have it all. This recipe is especially rich in vitamin D, and the Parmesan cheese provides a powerful dose of protein and bone-strengthening calcium.

You can use good quality, ready made ribbon noodles if you're low on time.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie500 cal.(24 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates59 g(39 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate0 μg(0 %)
Pantothenic acid0 mg(0 %)
Biotin0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C0 mg(0 %)
Potassium0 mg(0 %)
Calcium0 mg(0 %)
Magnesium0 mg(0 %)
Iron0 mg(0 %)
Iodine0 μg(0 %)
Zinc0 mg(0 %)
Saturated fatty acids0 g
Uric acid0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
1 small fresh Truffle (about .75 oz)
11 ozs Pastry flour
2 eggs
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt
1 stalk Leeks
1 Tbsp butter
½ cup white wine (or vegetable broth)
¾ cup Soy creamer (or heavy whipping cream)
1 can Truffle juice (about 3.5 oz)
peppers
Semolina flour (for baking sheet)
1 pc aged Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Parmesanolive oileggsaltLeek
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

2 Pots, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Whisk, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Pasta machine, 1 Can opener, 1 Plastic wrap, 1 Truffle slicer, 1 Slotted spoon, 1 Brush (optional)

Preparation steps

1.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 1

If necessary, clean the truffle with a soft brush. Cut a small piece of truffle, chop finely and combine with flour in a bowl.

2.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 2

Add eggs, olive oil and 2 tablespoons water to bowl. Season with salt.

3.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 3

Using the dough hook of a hand mixer, beat until the mixture comes together to form a dough. 

4.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 4

Turn out dough onto a floured work surface and knead with your hands for 4-5 minutes to form a ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 5

Meanwhile, cut white part only of leek into approximately 1-inch pieces, then into very thin strips (julienne). Rinse well and drain.

6.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 6

Melt the butter in a pot and sauté the leek over low heat.

7.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 7

Add white wine to pot and bring to a boil.

8.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 8

Stir soy creamer and truffle juice into leek mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until creamy. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.

9.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 9

Divide pasta dough into thirds. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough 2 times through a pasta machine fitted with a flat roller, dusting dough and machine with flour as needed. Roll out one more time on thinner setting.

10.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 10

Fit pasta machine with tagliatelle setting and cut dough into strands. Place on a baking sheet sprinkled with semolina flour, tokeep the noodles from sticking together.

11.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 11

Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 3-4 minutes.

12.
Homemade Truffle Pasta preparation step 12

Boil the truffle sauce again. Drain pasta, then toss with the truffle saue. Divide among 4 plates. Shave remaining truffle and Parmesan directly onto pasta and serve.