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Miso Pasta

Creamy Miso Pasta: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner Delight

Experience a savory blend with creamy miso pasta for a quick, delicious dinner option that your family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti or your favorite pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a vegan option
  • 1 medium Shallot, minced substitute with small onion if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp garlic powder if out
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste yellow miso can be used for a different flavor
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese consider Pecorino Romano for a sharper note
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground for the best flavor
  • to taste Salt adjust based on taste
  • 1 1/4 cups Reserved Pasta Cooking Water essential for creamy sauce

Equipment

  • pot
  • Sauté pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 ¼ cups of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic, cooking for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste, cooking for an additional minute until dissolved and aromatic.
  4. Whisk in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir for 2-3 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  5. Toss in the drained pasta, cooking for an additional minute to coat the strands in sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and black pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

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