Creamy Miso Pasta

Whip up creamy, dreamy miso pasta in just 15 minutes with a juicy flavor-packed sauce and optional mushrooms for extra umami goodness.

📝 Ingredients

• 20 mushrooms (optional) (sliced (Note 1))
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup white wine ((Note 2))
• 3/4 cup pouring cream ((Note 3))
• 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 3 tbsp white miso paste ((Note 4))
• salt & black pepper to taste
• 14 oz spaghetti or linguine ((Note 5))
• reserved pasta water
• Furikake/Sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
2. 2Optional: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Pouring in the white wine. Let it simmer for a minute until reduced by half.
5. 5Combine the miso paste with a couple of tablespoons of pasta water to form a smooth paste and add to the skillet.
6. 6Add the pouring cream and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
7. 7Add the Parmesan and stir in salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cooked and drained spaghetti or linguine and toss to coat evenly, adding a little pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the pasta is moist and juicy.
9. 9Serve immediately, topped with optional furikake/sesame seeds.