Add Earthy Intensity to Your Meals with Italian Truffles

Perhaps the most notable of them all is the Italian white truffle, known as “trifola d’Alba Madonna” in Italian. These special white truffles are found in the Piedmont region of northern Italy as well as in the countryside. They are so prized in Italian cuisine that there is even a festival in their honor.

Because truffles cannot be cultivated, truffle hunting is vastly popular in Italy. These truffles can go for as much as $14,000 per kilogram. That’s a hefty price to pay, however with one taste, you’ll see why these truffles are so coveted. They lend a bit of mystique to any meal in an almost garlicky and musky way. The pungent flavor goes exceptionally well in Italian cuisine. Pastas truly beg for white and black truffles to adorn them.

Should you have the fantastic opportunity to cook with Italian truffles, don’t waste it! Try this savory pasta recipe that beautifully incorporates this gourmet ingredient!