Capellini Alla Piemontese Angel Hair Piemontese Style
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Northern Italy with Capellini Alla Piemontese, a divine angel hair pasta dish elevated by its rich and creamy sauce. This recipe combines delicate capellini pasta with golden sautéed cremini mushrooms, a luscious blend of heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan, and an aromatic drizzle of white truffle oil for a decadent finish. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of minced shallots and the earthiness of mushrooms, this creamy pasta is quick to prepare yet elegant enough for any occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, this Piemontese-style recipe comes together in just 35 minutes—making it an ideal choice for a gourmet weeknight dinner or a sophisticated dinner party centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Capellini (angel hair pasta)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Shallot, finely minced
- 8 oz Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp White truffle oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the minced shallot to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt into the sauce, creating a smooth and creamy consistency.
Add the cooked capellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Drizzle the white truffle oil over the pasta and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.2 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.2 g | 541% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 6058 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 113.4 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2661 mg | 205% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1364 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
