Creamy Miso Pasta
30-minute weeknight dinner packed with savory umami flavor. Rich, comforting, and so easy to make!
Servings 1
Cost $4
Ingredients
- 1 serving Spaghetti (or your favorite dry pasta)
- 1 tsp Salt (for cooking pasta)
- 1/2 lb Pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 4 tbsp Green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
For the sauce:
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Miso paste
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Soy milk (or milk)
- 2 tbsp Pasta water
Optional:
- 1 Soft boiled egg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
- Marinate and sear the pork belly: Season the pork belly with soy sauce and white pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the slices until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped garlic and green onion. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together sugar, miso paste, soy sauce, and soy milk. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it up.
- Toss with pasta: Add the cooked pasta back into the skillet and toss until every strand is coated in the creamy miso sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta, top with the crispy pork belly, and garnish with fresh green onions. For extra richness, finish with a soft-boiled egg on top. Optional: serve with a soft-boiled egg!