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Miso pasta in a serving plate garnished with red pepper flakes.

Miso Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This vegan rich and creamy miso pasta is so comforting, and it's incredibly quick and easy to prepare. It's a blend of Italian pasta with the rich, umami flavors of Japanese miso. The sauce is silky-smooth and beautifully coats each strand of spaghetti. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.

INGREDIENTS
  

  • spaghetti or pasta of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 cup plant milk I use oat or soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ¼-½ teaspoon salt
  • red pepper flakes to garnish

METHOD
 

  • Cook pasta per package instructions. Once the pasta is al dente, save ¼ cup pasta water, and then drain and rise the pasta under cold water. Set aside.
  • To make the pasta sauce - Heat vegan butter till the butter is completely melted. Then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds on low heat.
  • Pour in the plant milk over the lowest heat till it starts to slightly simmer. Then whisk in the white miso paste, nutritional yeast, and reserved pasta water. Add salt, if needed. - Start with a quarter teaspoon.
  • Cook the pasta sauce over the lowest heat for 2-3 minutes as it starts to slightly thicken.
  • Give the pasta another quick rise under cold water to prevent it from sticking. Then toss the cooked pasta in with the miso pasta sauce till it is properly coated.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes before serving.

NOTES

  • Quality miso: Use high-quality, fresh miso paste from an Asian food market.
  • Adjust the consistency: Reserve more pasta water than you think you’ll need to adjust the sauce's consistency to your liking.
  • Don’t overcook the pasta: Cook it just until al dente, as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
  • Watch the heat: Keep the sauce on low heat to prevent the miso from burning and losing its healthy properties.
  • Stir the sauce thoroughly: Make sure the miso and vegan butter are well-incorporated to prevent a grainy texture.

NUTRITION

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Japanese
Keyword: miso pasta, miso pasta recipe
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