Speck & Mushroom Tagliatelle

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

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

18 minutes

Servings

3

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 400g tagliatelle
• 120g Speck (shop here)
• 250g mushrooms (e.g. porcini or chestnut), sliced
• 100ml cream or milk
• 1 garlic clove
• Olive oil (shop here)
• Parsley, salt & pepper

Directions

1. Sauté the garlic in olive oil, then add mushrooms and cook until golden.
2. Add the speck and let it crisp lightly.
3. Pour in the cream and stir gently.
4. Cook tagliatelle al dente, then combine with the sauce and a ladle of pasta
5. Serve with parsley and black pepper.