Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
Easy mentaiko pasta tossed in a creamy savory and umami-packed sauce
Servings 2
Cost $6
Ingredients
- 2 sacs Mentaiko (about 60g)
- 2 servings Pasta
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 3 tbsp Butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- Nori to garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil：Season a pot of water generously with salt and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the mentaiko sauce:While the pasta cooks, slice open the mentaiko sacs and gently scrape out the roe. Add the mentaiko to a large bowl along with melted butter, heavy cream, milk, and soy sauce. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine pasta and sauce:Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta. Let it cool slightly, then add it to the bowl with the mentaiko sauce. Toss until evenly coated, adding pasta water a little at a time if the sauce feels too thick.
- Serve and finish:Plate the pasta and top with shredded nori. Serve immediately while warm.