Why Truffles Are the Perfect Autumn Pasta Addition

A treasure from the ground, a gastronomic gem with a powerful aroma, an addition that takes every dish to a new level, an alleged aphrodisiac… Yes, we are talking about Its Majesty—the truffle!

As autumn takes over the reign from summer, there are more “concrete” dishes on tables, from rich stews to various pastas in creamy sauces. It is the pasta that is an ideal pair of truffles, and this is especially familiar to everyone who loves Istrian cuisine, in which this aromatic mushroom is one of the indispensable ingredients.

As a rule, the pasta has a neutral taste, which makes it grateful for countless combinations with various ingredients and spices, and when you add truffles, you create a true gourmet rhapsody that makes even the most demanding palates happy. Truffles, for example, go well with foods such as butter and cheese, whose fat easily absorbs their strong aroma and transfers it to the rest of the dish, whereas pasta, on the other hand, goes perfectly with butter and cheese… Oh, you get the idea! Even such a simple combination will be an extraordinary gastronomic experience that will spice up your autumn, not to mention when you include meat delicacies in the whole truffle story.

Although they are often associated with Istria, you will find truffle dishes in almost all parts of our country, from the continent to the coast. When your trip takes you to Split, be sure to stop by the Laganini Tavern and discover how we prepare Istrian pljukanci with prosciutto, porcini, and black truffle. You will surely not remain indifferent!