Easy Mushroom Miso Pasta Food

FIVE-INGREDIENT CREAMY MISO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Add the butter, miso and 1 1/4 cups pasta water to the pot and whisk over medium heat until miso breaks down and liquid is uniform, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasta and Parmesan and cook, stirring vigorously with tongs until cheese is melted and sauce emulsifies. (The key word here is "vigorously." To achieve a silky smooth pasta instead of a gloppy one, put your cacio e pepe skills to work.)
• Divide among shallow bowls and sprinkle with nori or furikake, if using.

MUSHROOM STROGANOFF WITH CREAMY MISO PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine cashews and 3/4 cup water in a Vitamix® blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms and onion and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Mix flour and remaining 2 cups water until flour has dissolved and no lumps remain. Gradually pour water mixture into the skillet. Stir in miso paste and Dijon mustard; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cashew sauce.
• Drain pasta and stir into the mushroom sauce. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.