Brown Butter Miso Noodles
Rich, nutty brown butter meets savory white miso in this quick and ultra-flavorful pasta dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta spaghetti, bucatini, or fettuccine work great
- 8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- ⅓ –½ cup reserved pasta water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: grated Parmesan chives, scallions, crispy shallots, or a jammy egg
Instructions
Boil the pasta
- Cook your pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve at least 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Brown the butter
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Let it foam and cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4–5 minutes). Don’t walk away—it goes fast!
Add shallots and garlic
- Stir in the minced shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the miso
- Lower the heat and whisk in the miso paste. It’ll be thick at first. Add ⅓ cup of reserved pasta water and stir until it melts into a smooth, glossy sauce.
Toss in the pasta
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to loosen and gloss things up.
Serve it up
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and any optional toppings you love. Serve immediately and prepare to swoon.