Speck & Mushroom Tagliatelle
Affetto Italiano
3
15 minutes
18 minutes
Italian
Speck & Mushroom Tagliatelle, known in Italy as Tagliatelle con Speck e Funghi, is a rich and comforting pasta dish inspired by Northern Italian flavours. Earthy mushrooms are sautéed with garlic and olive oil, combined with lightly crisped speck and finished with a touch of cream for a smooth, velvety sauce. Tossed with freshly cooked tagliatelle and a hint of parsley and black pepper, this authentic Italian recipe is perfect for a satisfying lunch or cosy dinner

Ingredients
400g tagliatelle
120g Speck (shop here)
250g mushrooms (e.g. porcini or chestnut), sliced
100ml cream or milk
1 garlic clove
Parsley, salt & pepper
Directions
Sauté the garlic in olive oil, then add mushrooms and cook until golden.
Add the speck and let it crisp lightly.
Pour in the cream and stir gently.
Cook tagliatelle al dente, then combine with the sauce and a ladle of pasta
Serve with parsley and black pepper.




