Miso Pasta
Learn to prepare smooth and creamy miso pasta in a few simple steps. Ready in less than 10 minutes, this creamy goodness can be made in the comfort of your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 8 ounces pasta 250g dry pasta or ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add a liberal amount of salt and cook pasta according to directions.
- Meanwhile, combine the baby spinach, miso, cilantro, sesame oil, vegetable oil, broth, garlic, rice vinegar and sugar in a blender. Blend till smooth and then taste and adjust levels of salt if necessary. Set aside.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water.
- Combine sauce with cooked pasta, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid at a time if necessary, to loosen the sauce up.
- Serve pasta on plates and sprinkle with toasted Sesame Seeds before enjoying!
Notes
TO STORE: Using an air-tight food container, any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
TO FREEZE: It can be frozen using freezer-safe bags or air-tight containers for up to 3 months.
TO REHEAT: Lightly splash with water before reheating in a saucepan or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 349mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3604IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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