5 Component Miso Pasta

My 5 ingredient miso pasta turns pantry staples into something you’d swear came from a restaurant kitchen. Butter, garlic, and miso melt together into a rich, savory sauce that clings to every strand of bucatini.

Ingredients for Miso Pasta

• Miso: White, yellow, or red miso all work. I used red miso for its bold, umami flavor, while white miso has a milder, slightly sweeter taste.
• Pasta: Bucatini is my favorite because its thick, hollow shape holds onto the sauce. Spaghetti or linguine are great substitutes.
• Garnishes: Finish with furikake for extra umami, or try sliced nori, green onions, sesame seeds, or chili crisp for a little heat.
• Watch the Salt: Since the recipe uses salted butter, miso, and Parmesan, I skip salting the pasta water. If you prefer a less salty dish, use unsalted butter and white miso paste.

How to Make Miso Pasta

This miso pasta recipe is all about letting a few simple ingredients shine. The butter, garlic, miso, and Parmesan create a creamy sauce that comes together in minutes. Once the pasta is tossed in the sauce, dinner is ready! For more simple pasta recipes, check out my Spaghetti alla Nerano and dirty spaghetti next!

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook bucatini according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Make the Sauce: Add miso and the pasta water to the pan. Whisk the sauce until smooth.
4. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately and garnish with furikake or nori flakes if desired.

Print

Miso Pasta

This 5-ingredient miso pasta is rich, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. It comes together in just 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian Italian

Keyword 5 ingredient miso pasta recipe, creamy miso pasta, easy miso pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 737kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

• 1 Large pot
• 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bucatini
• 6 ounces butter I used salted
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• ¼ cup miso I used red miso
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• furikake or nori flakes optional for garnish

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 12 ounces bucatini according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add 6 ounces butter and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add ¼ cup miso and the pasta water. Whisk the sauce until smooth.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce, along with ¾ cup grated Parmesan. Toss the pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately and garnish with furikake or nori flakes if desired.

Notes

Leftover Instructions

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add a splash of broth, water, or milk when reheating to keep the pasta creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 2mg

What to Serve With Miso Pasta

This pasta is delicious on its own, but it also pairs well with a few simple sides or a protein. Here are some of my favorites.

Recipe Skill Levels

Homemade Breadtwists

1 hour 45 minutes

Salads

My Favorite Caesar Salad Recipe

10 minutes

Recipe Skill Levels

Miso Glazed Salmon

2 hours 28 minutes

Dinner

Miso Chicken

1 hour