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Creamy Miso Pasta

Creamy Miso Pasta: Your Quick, Umami-Laden Dinner Hero

Creamy Miso Pasta makes a delightful and quick dinner with an umami punch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type like fusilli or spaghetti.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste Use sparingly since it's quite salty.
  • ½ cup Hot Water Ensure it’s hot for the best consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be swapped with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Cream Full-fat for the creamiest texture.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to personal spice level.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Add at the end to maintain sauce stability.
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., Rosemary) Substitutes can be thyme, basil, or chives.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Miso Pasta
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in 1 cup of full-fat cream while stirring, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Lower the heat and gradually whisk in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and silky.
  4. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of white miso paste in ½ cup of hot water in a separate bowl, then whisk into the cheese sauce with the juice of half a lemon.
  5. Add in your cooked pasta (about 12 ounces) and toss gently in the creamy sauce, cooking for an additional minute.
  6. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning with black pepper, and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use low heat to avoid splitting the cream sauce and mix in lemon juice at the end.

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