in Luxurious Truffle Alfredo with Whipped Feta
A creamy, earthy celebration of spring—gourmet comfort in just one pot.
🍽️ Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🍄 One-Pot Pasta Base
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, minced (or ½ small yellow onion, finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, cavatappi, or broken fettuccine)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🍄🧀 Truffle Alfredo Finish
- 2–3 tsp white truffle oil (start with 2 tsp, adjust to taste)
💨🧀 Whipped Feta Drizzle (Creamy, tangy, and bright)
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋 (optional, for added brightness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sauté Aromatics & Mushrooms
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium.
- Add shallot or onion; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
2. Add Pasta & Simmer
- Stir in dry pasta.
- Add broth and cream. Mix to submerge pasta.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook Pasta & Add Asparagus
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring often.
- Add asparagus and continue cooking uncovered for 5–8 more minutes, until:
- Pasta is al dente
- Asparagus is tender-crisp
- Sauce is creamy and slightly reduced
4. Finish with Parmesan & Truffle
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add 2–3 tsp white truffle oil. Mix gently and taste for seasoning.
5. Make Whipped Feta Drizzle
- In a food processor or with an electric mixer: blend feta, cream, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy. Add more cream if needed to reach drizzle consistency.
🍽️ To Serve
- Spoon truffle Alfredo pasta into bowls.
- Drizzle with whipped feta.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan or cracked black pepper, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 Chef’s Tips
- Wide Pot = Best Results: Prevents clumping and allows even liquid distribution.
- Stir Often: Especially during final simmer to prevent sticking.
- Truffle Tip: Use a good-quality white truffle oil and go light—just enough to accent the Alfredo.
- Feta Finish: The whipped feta adds brightness and tang to balance the rich sauce—don’t skip it!
- Make It Heartier: Add white beans, grilled chicken, or sautéed pancetta for protein.
✨ Elegant yet simple, this one-pot pasta brings luxe flavor to your weeknight table.
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