Miso Mushroom Pasta
Miso Mushroom Pasta - Simple and easy date night recipe packed with umami flavor of miso, earthy mushrooms, parmesan cheese, garnished with nori.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 2 spring onions
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Nori, finely sliced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package instructions with salt until al dente. Reserve two cups of pasta water. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste and ½ cup pasta water until well combined.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they turn golden brown and release their flavorful juices. Add the finely chopped garlic and spring onion white bulbs and sauté for a few minutes until they become fragrant.
- Pour the miso mixture into the pan and stir well for 2 minutes to create a creamy sauce. Add pasta water if the sauce thickens too fast. Reduce the heat to low.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the pan and ensure the spaghetti is well-coated with the sauce. Season the pasta with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Keep in mind that miso is salty, so you may not need to add salt.
- Add the parmesan cheese and give it a quick toss. Turn off the heat and sprinkle over finely sliced green spring onions.
- Transfer the Miso Mushroom Pasta to serving plates. Garnish with finely sliced nori in the center for presentation. Serve Immediately while it's hot.