Description

Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta is a luscious and flavorful dish combining tender mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onion, blended into a savory miso cream sauce, and tossed with your favorite pasta. This quick and comforting meal features an umami-rich sauce enhanced with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sesame oil, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Pasta

8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite pasta)

Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
1 tbsp white miso paste
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free option
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish (Optional)

Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water for later use.
Sauté Aromatics: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they become fragrant and softened.
Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture.
Add Miso Paste: Stir in the white miso paste, ensuring it dissolves completely and evenly coats the vegetables in the pan.
Make Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream or coconut cream, vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine all ingredients, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Season Sauce: Taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.
Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the pan with the creamy miso mushroom sauce. Toss gently to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Serve and Garnish: Divide the pasta into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy miso mushroom pasta!

Notes

You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream to make this dish dairy-free.
Adjust the soy sauce and miso paste quantity based on your preferred saltiness level.
Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Use cremini mushrooms for a deeper flavor, or button mushrooms for a milder taste.
Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a rich, savory topping.