Description
This quick and flavorful Brown Butter Miso Pasta blends nutty browned butter with umami-rich red miso for a deeply savory, creamy dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a comforting yet elevated weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 16 oz linguini
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter or traditional butter
- 3 tablespoons red miso
- 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water
- 1 cup vegan parmesan or traditional parmesan
- Garnish: Sliced seaweed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguini until just al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk continuously as it sizzles and begins to brown, about 2–3 minutes. Watch for small brown flecks and a nutty aroma. Do not overcook.
- Add the miso and reserved pasta water to the pan. Bring to a boil while whisking until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and parmesan to the sauce. Stir vigorously to create a smooth, creamy texture. Continue cooking briefly until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with thinly sliced seaweed.
Notes
- Whisking constantly while browning the butter prevents burning and ensures a nutty flavor.
- Stirring vigorously when adding cheese helps achieve a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Use vegan or traditional ingredients based on dietary preference.
- Red miso provides deep umami flavor—adjust quantity to taste if using a different type of miso.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
