Tartufissima N° 18 Truffle Pasta, the award-winning pasta
Tartufissima truffle pasta by Tartuflanghe is a paper-thin egg ribbon pasta with 7 percent real black summer truffle in the dough – awarded best new product in New York in 1992. Ready in 3 to 4 minutes, serves 4 portions.
The Tartufissima N° 18 truffle pasta by Tartuflanghe is the company's most famous pasta: paper-thin egg tagliolini with 7 percent real black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) incorporated into the dough, rounded off with flavoring – not just sprinkled on, but woven throughout. In 1992, Tartufissima was named best new product of the year at the Fancy Food Show in New York.
The truffle is in the dough, not on the label
What makes this pasta special is its construction: the summer truffle is incorporated into the egg dough itself – 7 percent real tuber, visible as fine dark specks in every noodle. This ensures every forkful tastes like truffle, from the first bite to the last, without the need for expensive shaving at the table.
The tagliolini are intentionally kept paper-thin: the finer the noodle, the greater the surface area, and the more aroma reaches the palate. They are ready after just 3 to 4 minutes in salted water – it’s hard to get a feast on the table any faster. The number 18 in the name refers to the company's signature cut: narrow enough for elegance, wide enough to carry butter and sauce.
With butter, Parmesan, and minimal effort
The best preparation is the simplest: boil the tagliolini, toss in good butter, bind with a little Parmesan and a ladle of pasta water – and you have a plate that tastes like Alba. If you like, top it with a fried egg or drizzle a thread of truffle oil over it; you really don’t need anything more.
There is still room for variation: a light cream sauce with a hint of nutmeg complements the truffle aroma, sautéed mushrooms enhance the earthy notes, and a few sage leaves in brown butter bring autumn to the plate. Just keep strong tomato sauces away – they overpower what is meant to shine quietly here.
The 250-gram pack is generous and serves 4 portions – ideal for spontaneous guests who deserve a feast. Tartufissima is also an excellent gift: pasta with a history, an award, and visible truffle speaks for itself at the table. The perfect companion product is truffle butter – together, they create the fastest truffle menu in the world.
From the Montanaro family’s workshop in Alba
Tartufissima was invented by the Montanaro family: Domenica Bertolusso and Beppe Montanaro began trading fresh truffles in 1968, and in 1975 they founded Tartuflanghe in Piobesi d'Alba – today, their children, Stefania and Paolo, lead the second-generation business. The 1992 New York award then made the truffle pasta internationally famous.
To this day, the pasta is crafted in Piedmont using eggs, durum wheat semolina, and real tuber – a recipe that has stood the test of time for over 30 years, calmly outlasting imitators. Once you have eaten the original, you will understand the difference from the first forkful.
You can find more Italian pasta craftsmanship at Filotea from the Marche region, and our entire truffle assortment on our Tartuflanghe page. Alba for your dinner menu – in 4 minutes, promised!