Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta. A fusion of Japanese-inspired umami goodness, this vegetarian dish is a delightful mix of pasta, mixed mushrooms, and a luscious miso-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounces mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or oyster, sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter and oil until browned. Add garlic.
- Add miso paste: Stir in miso, then add vegetable broth. Simmer.
- Make the sauce: Pour in cream and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based substitutes and nutritional yeast.
- Enhance with spinach or peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
