Creamy Miso Parmesan Pasta
This creamy miso parmesan pasta recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Made from 6 simple ingredients, I can guarantee this will become a weeknight staple.
Try adding meaty mushrooms for a flavorful twist. Or, if you’re looking for more protein, try adding crispy tofu or a poached egg. For a little spice, add a drizzle of chili oil. All of these options would taste amazing. However, it tastes great as is too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple yet delicious. This easy miso pasta recipe is easy to make but loaded with flavor.
Versatile. You can customize this recipe to add spice, protein or vegetables. Whatever you enjoy most.
Recipe Ingredients
- Pasta: You’ll need 8 ounces of bucatini pasta for this recipe. I used Delallo Foods bucatini and it tasted amazing. Be sure to cook it al dente as it will continue to cook in the pan with the sauce and cheese. Be sure to salt your water as well.
- Pasta Water: Be sure to reserve about ½ – ¾ cup of pasta water. You’ll need some to dissolve the miso and some more to help melt the parmesan cheese.
- Butter: You’ll need salted butter for this recipe.
- Shallot / Garlic: Finely dice one small shallot for this recipe. You’ll also need about 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- Miso Paste: For this recipe, you’ll need sweet white miso paste. Do not use any other type as they all vary in flavor and saltiness.
- Cheese: You’ll need freshly grated parmesan cheese for this recipe.
- Furikake: You’ll need furikake for this recipe. If you do not have any handy, you can used crushed nori sheets and sesame seeds.
How to Make
Boil a pot of water. Season the water with salt and cook the bucatini according to the package. Al dente is best. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta in a colander.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes until soft. Next, add the miso paste and chicken broth to dissolve the miso and deglaze the pan. Whisk until well combined. Add the cooked pasta and the parmesan cheese.
Mix well, slowly add some pasta water as needed to melt the cheese. Once the pasta is creamy, top with furikake and enjoy. Please keep in mind that the pasta water is salted, so use it carefully. You do not want the dish to get too salty.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave. Option to reconstitute the sauce with a splash of broth or water.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a fermented soybean paste commonly use in Japanese cuisine.
Yes, they can vary in color, ingredients and saltiness and taste. Thats why it’s important to use the correct one.
Yes! You can use whatever cut you enjoy most. I prefer long cut pasta because it holds the sauce well.
Other Pasta Recipes to Consider Trying
- Cacio e Pepe
- Lazy Girl Lasagna
- Orecchiette with Sausage and Peas
- Summer Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese
- Creamy Corn and Grated Zucchini Orzo Pasta
- Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Chopped Fall Pasta Salad
Creamy Miso Parmesan Pasta
Equipment
- 1 pasta pot
- 1 measuring cup for pasta water
- 1 colander
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
Creamy Miso Parmesan Pasta
- 8 ounces bucatini, al dente
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ – ½ cup shallot, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth , plus more as needed
- ½ cup pasta water, salted, as needed
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 2 teaspoons furikake, optional, as garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water. Season the water with salt and cook the bucatini according to the package. Al dente is best. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta in a colander.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes until soft. Next, add the miso paste and some chicken broth to help dissolve the miso. Whisk until well combined. Add the cooked pasta and the parmesan cheese.
- Mix well, slowly add some pasta water as needed to melt the cheese. Once the pasta is creamy, top with furikake and enjoy. Please keep in mind that the pasta water is salted, so use it carefully. You do not want the dish to get too salty.
