Luxurious Italian Truffle and Parmesan Linguine

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tablespoons truffle oil
• 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
• 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. 2 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
3. 3 Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow it to reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. 5 Add the truffle oil and butter to the sauce, stirring until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
6. 6 Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency.
7. 7 Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Mix in the chopped fresh parsley.
8. 8 Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil for extra indulgence.