Description
This Easy Miso Pasta offers a delightful fusion of creamy, savory flavors with the umami depth of white miso combined with parmesan cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and comforting weeknight meal. The silky sauce, made from butter, sautéed shallots, garlic, miso, and parmesan, beautifully coats your choice of pasta, creating a rich and satisfying dish that’s both unique and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white miso
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/4 cups reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Be sure to reserve 1 1/4 cups of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Melt Butter: In a sauté pan set over medium heat, add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Sauté Shallot and Garlic: Add the minced shallot and garlic to the melted butter. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the shallots become translucent and fragrant.
- Add Miso: Stir in the white miso paste and sauté it with the shallots and garlic for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
- Whisk in Remaining Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and the reserved pasta water. Continue whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If you prefer an ultra-smooth texture, you can carefully transfer the sauce to a blender and blend, but this step is optional.
- Combine Sauce with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the creamy, umami-packed sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and, if desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for a touch of heat. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful miso pasta!
Notes
- Reserve pasta water carefully as it’s essential for achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
- If you want a smoother sauce, blending the sauce is optional but recommended.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Adjust salt cautiously since miso and parmesan both contain saltiness.
- Red pepper flakes add nice spice but are optional.
