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Easy Miso Pasta Recipe

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Easy Miso Pasta is a creamy, flavorful twist on traditional pasta that combines the umami richness of white miso paste with garlic, cream, and parmesan cheese. This quick and simple recipe results in a velvety sauce perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, topped with fresh rosemary for a fragrant finish.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh pasta

Sauce

  • 1.5 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1.5 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 40 grams parmesan cheese, very finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (or any herb of choice)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil your pasta in well salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta and set aside.
  2. Prepare the miso mixture: In a small bowl or ramekin, mix the white miso paste with hot water to loosen the paste, making it easier to incorporate into the cream sauce. Set aside.
  3. Start the sauce base: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the finely chopped garlic. Allow it to gently sizzle for about a minute without browning to release the garlic’s aroma.
  4. Add cream and pepper: Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the black pepper. Bring the mixture to a very gentle simmer, lowering the heat so it is barely bubbling.
  5. Incorporate parmesan: Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese in 2 to 3 additions, stirring well and allowing it to melt fully into the cream before adding more, creating a smooth, rich sauce.
  6. Mix in miso paste: Whisk the miso mixture into the sauce thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly throughout the creamy base.
  7. Add lemon juice: Quickly whisk in fresh lemon juice, then let the sauce gently thicken over very low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring it does not bubble vigorously.
  8. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat. Let the mixture bubble gently for 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
  9. Adjust sauce consistency: Keep in mind that cream sauces thicken quickly once off heat, so keep the sauce slightly loose and saucy before serving.
  10. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh rosemary leaves on top for a fragrant and visually appealing finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh rosemary or other herbs like thyme or basil for variation.
  • White miso paste is milder and sweeter than red miso; adjust type based on preference.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and maintain creaminess.
  • Do not let garlic brown in the pan to avoid a bitter taste.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream, but lighter cream can be substituted for a lower-fat option.
  • Parmesan cheese melts best when added gradually; ensure it’s finely grated.

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