Hunter Truffle and Black Pepper Pappardelle

Savour the exquisite harmony of flavours with our luscious Hunter cheese, infused with delicious truffle and black pepper, making this Pappardelle pasta a hearty dish, perfect with a glass of wine on the side.

Ingredients

• 25ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100g mushrooms, chopped
• 150g Pappardelle pasta
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato purée
• 150g Cheshire Cheese Company Hunter Cheese, grated
• 30g butter
• 100ml double cream
• Pinch of salt
• Black pepper, to season
• Thyme, to garnish

Method

1. Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook over a medium heat until golden.
2. Add a pinch of salt. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
3. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the pasta water, and set aside.
4. Add the tomato purée to the frying pan, followed by the double cream. Stir, then add the grated Hunter cheese and continue stirring until completely melted.
5. Add the pasta to the sauce and gently coat with tongs.
6. Season with black pepper and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
7. Add extra grated Hunter cheese for an extra cheesy finish.