Creamy Black Truffle Bacon Pasta
Shrimp
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home. This rich, savory pasta combines crispy bacon, succulent shrimp, and earthy mushrooms in a velvety black truffle sauce.
This creamy pasta dish is an elegant balance of deep, earthy flavors and comfort. By pairing the smokiness of rendered bacon with the luxurious aroma of black truffle sauce, you create a sophisticated foundation for tender shrimp and hearty tube pasta. It is a perfect choice for those who love bold, indulgent flavors in a dish that comes together with straightforward techniques.
Ingredients
- 200 g short tube pasta
- 100 g bacon
- 150 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 100 g button mushrooms, sliced
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 100 ml milk
- 1 tbsp black truffle sauce
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1Boil the pasta
Add sea salt and a touch of olive oil to a pot of boiling water. Carefully drop in the tube pasta and cook until desired texture is achieved. For this recipe, aim for a chewy texture.
Tip: Boiling the pasta slightly longer keeps it perfectly chewy for the final sauce integration. - 2Render the bacon
Place chopped bacon into a dry, flat pan over low heat. Do not add oil; let the bacon fry slowly until its natural fat is fully rendered and the pieces are crisp.
Tip: Keep the heat low to ensure the fat renders without burning the bacon strips. - 3Stir-fry the shrimp
Once the bacon fat has rendered, add the pre-marinated shrimp to the pan. Seasoned previously with sea salt and black pepper, stir-fry the shrimp until they change color.
Tip: Ensure the shrimp are evenly coated in the bacon fat to maximize flavor. - 4Sauté the onions
Add diced onions to the pan with the shrimp and bacon. Stir-fry over medium heat until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
Tip: Sautéing the onions in the leftover bacon fat infuses them with rich, smoky flavor. - 5Cook the mushrooms
Add the sliced button mushrooms to the pan. Continue to stir-fry until the mushrooms are soft and have absorbed the flavors from the pan.
Tip: Mushrooms release water; ensure they cook down until they are tender and golden. - 6Prepare the cream sauce
Pour heavy cream and milk into the pan in a 1:1 ratio. Mix well with the other ingredients to form a smooth, rich base for the pasta.
Tip: Keep the heat low when adding dairy to prevent the sauce from curdling. - 7Combine pasta with sauce
Add the cooked tube pasta into the pan containing the shrimp, mushroom, and cream sauce mixture. Stir gently on low heat to ensure every piece of pasta is evenly coated with the rich, creamy sauce.
Tip: If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. - 8Add black truffle sauce
Add a generous spoonful of black truffle sauce to the pasta in the pan. Stir well over low heat to incorporate the truffle flavor throughout the dish, which will significantly enhance its overall depth and aroma.
Tip: Using a high-quality truffle sauce with a high percentage of real truffles makes a noticeable difference in the final flavor profile.
