Recipe: Trellis Restaurant’s White Wine & Oregon Truffle Tagliatelle

A quick, simple, and luxurious truffle pasta for two from Chef Joe. For a heartier main course, add a grilled chicken breast. Truffles are a perfect pairing with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so don’t miss those recommendations below the recipe!

Recipe credit: Trellis Restaurant

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, julienned
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium white truffles, shaved (plus more for finishing)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup white wine
• ½ cup Pecorino or Parmesan, grated
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the julienned shallot. Cook for about 4 minutes, until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Shave one white truffle directly into the pan with the butter, garlic, and shallot. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and allow it to cook off for 1–2 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.
6. Add the grated Pecorino (or Parmesan) and stir until fully incorporated.
7. Toss the sauce with freshly cooked tagliatelle until well coated.
8. Plate the pasta and finish with additional grated cheese and a generous shaving of white truffle.

Garnish (Optional)

• Pea tendrils or sunflower shoots for a fresh, earthy note
• Baby arugula can be used in a pinch

Wine Pairing Suggestions

To pair a wine to this truffle tagliatelle, look for wines like a Chardonnay that contrast the rich and creamy sauce, or opt for a Pinot Noir which will compliment the earthy notes of the truffle. Both selections below showcase the unique character of the region and elevate this indulgent pasta dish. 

• 2022 Alexana ‘Revana Vineyard’ Dundee Hills Chardonnay – This Chardonnay from Dundee Hills brings bright acidity and gentle orchard fruit notes that cut through the richness of the cream and truffle sauce, while its subtle oak adds depth and harmony to the dish.
• 2022 Domaine Drouhin, Dundee Hills Pinot Noir – A classic Dundee Hills Pinot Noir with red berry, earth, and spice elements that echo the earthy umami of the truffle and mushrooms, offering a silky, elegant contrast to the pasta’s creaminess.