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:
- Clean mussels, then sauté garlic in olive oil.
- Add mussels, black pepper, and deglaze with ½ cup white wine.
- Steam until mussels open, then set aside.
Cacio e Pepe Cream:
- Mix Pecorino and black pepper with warm mussel liquid until creamy.
- Add cooking cream for extra richness if desired.
Final Preparation:
- Remove mussels from their shells, keeping them moist in their liquid.
- Boil salted water, cook truffle pasta for 2-3 minutes, and toss with the cacio e pepe cream.
- Plate in a nest and top with shelled mussels.
Savor the perfect harmony of truffle pasta and fresh seafood in every bite! Buon Appetito!