Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce
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Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce

Hand-shaped Istrian pasta coated in a fragrant local truffle sauce.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Croatian Main High proteinNut-freeVegetarian
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The story

The history of Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce is connected to ordinary cooks adapting local produce, preservation and available fuel to a dependable dish. Its identity is inseparable from a Croatian region such as Dalmatia, Istria, Zagorje, Slavonia, Dubrovnik or the island of Pag. Its reputation rests on hand-shaped Istrian pasta coated in a fragrant local truffle sauce. The dish is immediately recognisable when the key ingredient and finishing texture are handled correctly. Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce connects the plate to a wider social setting, whether informal, festive or regional. It is encountered at family tables, konobas, coastal gatherings, feast days and regional celebrations.

Ingredients

2servings
  • Main
  • 300 gram fuži pasta300g fuži pasta
  • 50 gram truffle paste50g truffle paste
  • 200 millilitre cream200ml cream
  • 1 portion Parmesan cheeseParmesan cheese
  • 1 portion ButterButter
  • to taste to taste Salt and pepperSalt and pepper [Phase 1 metric normalisation: salt/pepper seasoning remains to taste]

Method

  1. Method

    Cook pasta until al dente. In a pan, heat butter and stir in truffle paste and cream. Toss pasta in sauce, top with grated cheese.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories480
Protein17g
Carbs55g
Fat22g
Fibre4g
Sugar4g
Salt1.4g

Estimated nutrition for Istrian Fuži with Truffle Sauce; use as editorial/testing data and refine from exact ingredient weights if needed.

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