Creamy Miso Pasta Masterpiece

Creamy Miso Pasta Masterpiece

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and delicious five-ingredient creamy miso pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe elevates simple pasta with a rich, savory sauce.

CreamyEasyMisoPasta

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16.00 ouncesSpaghetti(Linguine or Bucatini work well too)
  • 6.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(For richness and flavor)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsWhite Miso Paste(Adjust to taste)
  • 4.00 ouncesParmesan Cheese(Finely grated)
  • 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(To taste)
  • 1.50 cupsPasta Water(Reserved from cooking pasta)
  • Kizami Nori(For garnish (optional))

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Reserve 1.5 cups of pasta water and drain the pasta.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Add butter, miso, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Whisk over medium heat until miso dissolves and sauce is smooth.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Add pasta and Parmesan to the pot. Stir vigorously with tongs until cheese melts and sauce thickens.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

5

Divide pasta among bowls and garnish with nori, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

8

Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete culinary experience.

9

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

10

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for an added textural element.