Side Dish Recipe: Angel Hair Pasta with Black Truffles

Angel Hair Pasta with Black Truffles

Ingredients:

• 4 quarts water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 pound angel hair pasta
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons truffle oil
• 1/4 pound fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or finely chopped green onions or scallions (green part only)
• 1 black truffle, shaved

Procedures:

1. In a large pot, bring the water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain and place in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the truffle oil, 3/4 cup of the cheese, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, and chives and toss to mix.
2. To serve, garnish with the shaved truffle, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons truffle oil, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.