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Published 1986
White Truffle with Pasta. This picture was taken at the restaurant of Antonio Carluccio, king of the white truffle.
Tuber magnatum Not found in the British Isles. It is the favourite of the Italians and is found in northern Italy. It can be as large as 15 cm (6 in) across. Considered, especially by Italians, to be the best truffle in the world. Very expensive, but available in markets and specialist shops in northern Italy.
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