COOK IT UP #3: Pasta al Tartufo

I believe that if calories didn't make people fat, we will all be eating tartufo pasta everyday! Haha!

Anyway, I'm happy to report that I discovered a tartufo pasta recipe that is calorie-friendly! Yay! Hope you'll try it out and tell me if it doesn't taste like the real thing!

Pasta al Tartufo

What you need:

Nestle Cream D'Lite, mushrooms 

(you can use any fresh mushrooms you like)

Butter, powdered old-fashion style cheese or parmigiano Regiano

Wheat pasta

EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Salt

Pepper

Easy peasy:

Step 1: Boil pasta according to the package directions

Step 2: While boiling the pasta, prepare the mushrooms 

and cut them into smaller pieces

Step 3: In a large bowl, add EVOO, salt and peppers to the shrooms

Step 4: Arrange the mushrooms in a baking sheet

Tip: You must not crowd the mushrooms to brown them

Step 5: Grill the shrooms until they brown

Step 6: In separate pan, melt butter 1-2 tbsp. You can use less EVOO for less calories.

Step 7: Add the Nestle Cream D'Lite and stir in low to medium heat

Step 8: Sift the powdered cheese. By doing so, it will prevent the sauce from curdling.

Step 9: Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of powdered cheese to the sauce

Step 10: Stir till it cooks. It take 3-5 minutes to cook. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11: For a creamier sauce, add 1-2 tbsp of EVOO

Step 12: Add the grilled mushrooms to the sauce

Step 13: Fold the mushrooms in the cream sauce.

Tip: Leave some mushrooms for the garnish.

Step 14: Add 1 tsp. of truffle oil

Garnish the pasta with grilled mushrooms, fresh basil and powdered cheese

Creamy, healthy goodness! ☺