Truffle Tagliatelle Cacio & Pepe with Mussels

Truffle Tagliatelle Cacio & Pepe with Mussels

Enjoy a luxurious blend of land and sea. This recipe combines the rich, earthy flavors of truffle pasta with fresh mussels, all brought together in a creamy cacio e pepe sauce. It's the perfect fusion of elegant and comforting Italian cuisine.

Ingredients:

  • 8.8 oz (250g) TRFL Truffle Pasta
  • 8.8 oz (250g) Fresh Mussels
  • 1 ¾ cups (7 oz / 200g) Grated Pecorino Romano
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • White Wine, Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Cooking Cream (optional)

Mussels Preparation:

  1. Clean mussels, then sauté garlic in olive oil.
  2. Add mussels, black pepper, and deglaze with ½ cup white wine.
  3. Steam until mussels open, then set aside.

Cacio e Pepe Cream:

  1. Mix Pecorino and black pepper with warm mussel liquid until creamy.
  2. Add cooking cream for extra richness if desired.

Final Preparation:

  1. Remove mussels from their shells, keeping them moist in their liquid.
  2. Boil salted water, cook truffle pasta for 2-3 minutes, and toss with the cacio e pepe cream.
  3. Plate in a nest and top with shelled mussels.

Savor the perfect harmony of truffle pasta and fresh seafood in every bite! Buon Appetito!