Salsa al Tartufo—Truffle Sauce

A simple, intense condiment for pasta, crostini, or meat.

In Pettino, this sauce is more than just a recipe—it is a way of life. Located in the heart of the truffle forest, our village treats this as a daily staple and our own version of “fast food”. It is the quickest way to turn a simple bowl of pasta into a meal that feels like a celebration of the woods right outside our door. Because we are at the source, we use our own home-made extra virgin olive oil to ensure the quality matches the fresh harvest.

This is the absolute best way to capture and exalt the flavor of the black summer truffles foraged here in Pettino. While you shouldn’t expect the aggressive scent of a winter truffle, this sauce coaxes out an amazing, delicate flavor that is uniquely its own. It is incredibly versatile; it belongs on pasta and bruschetta, but it can also be used in place of grated truffle for our Truffle Frittata or Risotto recipes. It is equally transformative when served with lamb, rabbit, or even a simple plate of scrambled eggs. You’ll never grow tired of it.

From our kitchen to yours.