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15-Minute Creamy Miso Pasta for Busy Weeknights

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This Creamy Miso Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish with a savory umami kick. It’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners and a great way to use miso paste if you’re unfamiliar with traditional Japanese recipes!

Looking for easy miso paste recipes? Try my  Miso Yaki Onigiri, Miso Ramen, or Mushroom Miso Soup!

Creamy miso pasta served on a plate.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • This creamy miso pasta is full of flavor and satisfying.
  • The miso adds a delicious depth to a simple pasta dish.
  • Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights!

Miso Paste

Miso paste is a traditional Japanese condiment made from fermenting soybeans, koji, and salt. It adds a complex and unique umami flavor not only to miso soup but also to dressings, stir-fry sauces, and various dishes. To learn more, check out “What Is Miso Paste and How To Use It: A Beginner’s Guide.”

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Creamy Miso Pasta:

Creamy miso pasta ingredients.
  • Long Pasta: Spaghetti works well in this recipe, but you can also use any other type of long pasta.
  • Miso Cream Sauce: Made with miso paste, soy milk, and cream. For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality miso paste. I recommend using white miso (shiro miso) for a milder taste, as used in this recipe. You can substitute with red miso (aka miso) for a deeper, richer flavor.
  • Vegetables: This recipe includes spinach and shimeji mushrooms, but you can easily substitute other vegetables such as cabbage, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and mushroom varieties like shiitake mushrooms. Adjust based on what you have on hand!

For Vegans:

If you’re vegan, swap the cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

How To Make Creamy Miso Pasta: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! The video, detailed ingredients, and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 1

Prepare the spinach and shimeji mushrooms.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 2

Mix the miso paste, soy milk, and cream to make the sauce.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 3

Cook the pasta in a large pot.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 4

Sauté the vegetables until tender.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 5

Pour in the miso cream sauce.

How to make creamy miso pasta.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine everything.

Creamy miso pasta served on a plate.

Plate the pasta and garnish with black pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

  • If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out. This will also help the sauce toss better with the pasta.
  • Stir-fry the spinach and shimeji mushrooms until tender to preserve their texture.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.

Dive Deeper into Miso Paste!

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15-Minute Creamy Miso Pasta for Busy Weeknights

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
This Creamy Miso Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish with a savory umami kick. It's perfect for busy weeknight dinners and a great way to use miso paste if you're unfamiliar with traditional Japanese recipes!
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Creamy miso pasta served on a plate.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Spinach, 80g
  • 1 cup Shimeji Mushrooms, 130g
  • 2 servings Long Pasta, 160-200g
  • 1 tsp Salt, for cooking pasta
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Black Pepper, optional
Miso Cream Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Miso Paste
  • ½ cup Soy Milk, 120ml
  • ¼ cup Cream, 60ml

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the spinach and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Trim the ends of the shimeji mushrooms and separate them into each piece.
  2. Make the Miso Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy milk, and cream until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add the salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve some pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the spinach and shimeji mushrooms for a few minutes until tender.
  5. Combine Everything: Pour the miso cream sauce into the pan and gently simmer it. Add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water.
  6. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with black pepper to your taste. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out. This will also help the sauce toss better with the pasta.
  • Stir-fry the spinach and shimeji mushrooms until tender to preserve their texture.
  • For added flavor, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or a drizzle of olive oil.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 20g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: creamy miso pasta

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