Description
This creamy miso mushroom pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the rich umami of miso and mushrooms with a smooth, creamy sauce. Perfectly cooked pasta is tossed in a savory miso cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, finished with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for an irresistible weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 300g pasta of choice (castellane recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250g brown mushrooms, sliced
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 175ml cream
- 50g parmesan, shredded (around ½ cup)
- 2 stalks parsley, chopped
- Black pepper to taste
- Pasta water (reserved from cooking)
Optional Garnishes
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Extra chopped parsley
- Chili oil drizzle
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then strain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add shallots and garlic: Add the finely minced shallots and garlic to the pan with the mushrooms. Sauté until the shallots become translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Push the mushroom mixture to one side of the pan. On the empty side, add the butter, miso paste, and cream. Stir continuously until the miso is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth and combined.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta into the pan and toss to coat evenly with the miso cream sauce and mushrooms. Gradually drizzle in some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your preferred consistency.
- Finish with cheese and herbs: Sprinkle in the shredded parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and toss well to combine all flavors throughout the dish.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra parmesan, more chopped parsley, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water as it helps to loosen the sauce and bind it to the pasta.
- Miso paste adds umami and saltiness – adjust additional salt accordingly.
- Use cream with at least 30% fat content for the best rich and creamy texture.
- Optional chili oil adds a nice contrast to the creamy sauce for those who enjoy heat.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness and freshness to the rich pasta.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce at its peak.
