Silky noodles coated in savory miso butter, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan for a quick, flavorful dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Miso Butter Sauce
03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
07 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing Touches
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or scallions
11 - Lemon wedges, to serve
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter and white miso paste until smooth.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Reduce heat to low, add miso butter mixture to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined.
05 - Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, gradually adding reserved pasta water until sauce becomes silky and adheres to the noodles.
06 - Stir in black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss again to combine.
07 - Plate immediately, garnishing with chopped chives or scallions and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
