Testing Jungkook’s Viral Pasta Recipe!

Ingredients

• 200 g Calamarada Pasta (tube‑shaped pasta similar to penne; cook al dente)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 200 g Mushrooms (cleaned and sliced; cremini or button work well)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing onions and mushrooms)
• 1 tsp Salt (season to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Truffle Oil (adds luxurious aroma; use high‑quality oil)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 0.5 cup Half‑and‑Half (creates a silky sauce; can substitute with heavy cream diluted 1:1 with milk)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated; generous topping)

Instructions

1. Sharpen the Knife

   Use a honing steel or sharpening stone to sharpen the chef's knife until it easily slices through a piece of paper.

   Time: PT2M

2. Chop the Onion

   Dice the onion into small, uniform pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Slice the Mushrooms

   Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the calamarada pasta, and cook until al dente according to package directions.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

5. Caramelize the Onion

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Sauté the Mushrooms

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they release their moisture and turn golden.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Create the Truffle Cream Sauce

   Stir in 2 tbsp truffle oil, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ cup half‑and‑half. Cook gently, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium‑low heat

8. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the pasta, reserving a splash of cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and if the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.

   Time: PT2M

9. Plate and Garnish

   Using tongs, place the pasta onto plates, grate a generous amount of Parmesan over the top, and finish with a grind of fresh black pepper.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

25g

Fiber

4g