Pasta with truffle butter

Pasta with truffle butter

Dinner

Item Rating: 65/100

1 serving (200 grams) contains 450 calories, 12.0 grams of protein, 18.0 grams of fat, and 60.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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529.4
calories
14.1
protein
70.6
carbohydrates
21.2
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (235.3g)
Calories
529.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.2 g 27%
Saturated Fat 11.8 g 59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 35.3 mg 11%
Sodium 352.9 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 70.6 g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g 12%
Sugars 2.4 g
protein 14.1 g 28%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 47.1 mg 3%
Iron 2.4 mg 13%
Potassium 176.5 mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

🍯 Low sugar
🧈 High saturated fat

Source of Calories

53.3%
10.6%
36.0%
Fat: 190 cal (36.0%)
Protein: 56 cal (10.6%)
Carbs: 282 cal (53.3%)

About Pasta with truffle butter

Pasta with truffle butter is a decadent dish rooted in Italian cuisine, celebrated for its rich, earthy flavors. The dish typically features al dente pasta coated in a luxurious blend of butter infused with aromatic truffles, often enhanced with Parmesan, cream, or a hint of garlic for added depth. Truffles, rare and prized fungi, provide an umami-packed profile that elevates the simplicity of the ingredients. While indulgent, the dish offers some nutritional benefits, such as energy-boosting carbohydrates from the pasta and potential antioxidants in truffles. However, it is also high in saturated fats and calories due to the butter and cheese, making it more suitable as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple. Perfect for special occasions, it pairs decadence with simplicity in a way that captures the essence of fine Italian dining.