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15-Minute Creamy Miso Pasta for Busy Weeknights

ByJuri Austin Published onNov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024

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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!

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

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:

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.

Step 1

Prepare the spinach and shimeji mushrooms.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cook the pasta in a large pot.

Step 4

Sauté the vegetables until tender.

Step 5

Pour in the miso cream sauce.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine everything.

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!

To learn more about miso paste, you can explore these articles:

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Juri Austin

Hi! I’m Juri, founder of Chef JA Cooks and the creator and photographer of this site. I’m here to guide you in authentic yet easy-to-follow Japanese recipes! Let’s explore the world of Japanese cuisine together!

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