Description
This creamy Miso Butter Pasta is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish that combines tender spaghetti with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, savory white miso, and a rich vegan butter sauce. The addition of vegan Parmesan and fresh parsley enhances the depth of flavor, making it an easy yet elegant meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- 1 to 1 ½ cups pasta water (start with 1 cup)
- ¼ cup vegan Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or herb of your choice)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package in a large pot of well-salted water. Once cooked to al dente, drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Heat oil and butter: In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil along with 1 tablespoon of vegan butter until melted and hot.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until they turn golden brown. Season lightly with sea salt and black pepper. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
- Adjust heat for garlic: Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the pan to cool slightly for about 3 minutes to prevent burning of the garlic in the next step.
- Sauté garlic and combine miso: Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the white miso and gradually whisk in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water until the miso is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Add vegan Parmesan: Stir in the vegan Parmesan cheese until well combined with the sauce.
- Toss pasta and mushrooms: Return the cooked pasta and sautéed mushrooms to the pan along with the chopped parsley. Toss everything together gently to evenly coat the pasta with sauce. If desired, add additional pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time to achieve a creamier consistency. Remove from heat to prevent drying out.
- Season and serve: Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful miso butter pasta!
Notes
- Start with 1 cup of pasta water and add more gradually to control sauce consistency.
- Use vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without dairy.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic by lowering the heat before adding it.
- Sauté mushrooms well to develop a deep, rich flavor.
- This dish is naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired fusion
