Istrian Fuži sa Tartufima i Gljivama (Istrian Pasta with Forest Mushrooms & Truffle Cream) – Authentic Croatia Recipe
From the hilltop towns of Istria: handmade pasta enveloped in an earthy mushroom and truffle cream sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇭🇷 Croatia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Quill-shaped pasta (penne/fuži), Sautéed cremini and oyster mushrooms, Shaved Parmesan, Black truffle oil/paste, Garlic
Ingredients for Istrian Fuži sa Tartufima i Gljivama (Istrian Pasta with Forest Mushrooms & Truffle Cream) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) quill-shaped pasta (penne/fuži), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sautéed cremini and oyster mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with black truffle oil/paste
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Croatia seasoning (garlic, white wine, parsley, butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Cook or soften the noodles/pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Heat oil in a wide wok or deep skillet over high heat; flash-sauté garlic, black truffle oil/paste, and garlic, white wine, parsley, butter for 30 seconds.
- Add quill-shaped pasta (penne/fuži) and sautéed cremini and oyster mushrooms, stir-frying briskly for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss in the noodles along with a splash of reserved liquid so the Croatia sauce clings glossily to every strand.
- Finish with shaved Parmesan and serve piping hot.