Description
This easy miso pasta recipe, Amber Buttered Noodles, transforms simple pasta into a creamy, satisfying dish with a unique umami depth. It’s a go-to for speedy weeknight dinners, promising a comforting meal with rich savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 340 g pasta, your family’s favorite shape
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot; visibly bubbling. Add pasta; cook until al dente, tender with a slight bite, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup (240ml) starchy pasta water before draining.
- Melt Butter & Saute Garlic: In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it shimmers. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- Create Miso Sauce: Whisk in miso paste and 0.5 cup (120ml) reserved pasta water until smooth. Cook gently, stirring until warmed, showing a creamy sheen, about 3 minutes. (If sauce looks dry, splash in 1–2 tbsp pasta water.)
- Combine & Finish: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss with miso sauce until evenly coated. Stir in grated Parmesan. Add more pasta water gradually until the sauce beautifully coats the noodles with luscious texture.
Notes
Consider whole-grain pasta for fiber, low-sodium miso for dietary control, or gluten-free pasta for sensitive eaters. For dairy-free Amber Buttered Noodles, swap butter with plant-based butter and omit Parmesan or use a plant-based substitute. A dash of tamari or chopped chives can boost flavor. Frozen minced garlic cubes can speed up prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 470 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg