Description
This Miso Butter Pasta is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring sautéed shiitake mushrooms, white miso, and vegan butter. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal, the savory miso-infused sauce pairs beautifully with spaghetti, creating a rich umami taste without dairy.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Sauce & Toppings
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- 1 to 1 ½ cups pasta water (start with 1 cup)
- ¼ cup vegan Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or herb of your choice)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions in a large pot of well-salted water. Once cooked to al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat ½ tablespoon of avocado oil and the full tablespoon of vegan butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until golden. Season lightly with sea salt and black pepper. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare Pan for Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium low and allow the pan to cool for about 3 minutes to prevent burning the garlic and keep the sauce creamy.
- Sauté Garlic and Make Sauce: Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of avocado oil to the pan, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the white miso and start by adding 1 cup of pasta water. Whisk the mixture until the miso dissolves fully and the sauce is smooth.
- Add Vegan Parmesan: Mix in the vegan Parmesan cheese until combined, enriching the sauce with a cheesy flavor.
- Toss Pasta and Mushrooms: Return the cooked spaghetti and sautéed mushrooms to the pan. Add the chopped parsley and toss everything together until evenly coated with the sauce. If desired, add an additional 2 tablespoons of pasta water at a time to achieve a creamier consistency. Turn off the heat to avoid drying out the pasta.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy your savory miso butter pasta!
Notes
- You can substitute avocado oil with olive oil or any neutral oil of your choice.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade or high-quality vegan Parmesan.
- Feel free to use herbs other than parsley, such as basil or chives, based on your preference.
- Adjust pasta water gradually to control the creaminess of the sauce.
- This dish is naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
