Garlic Butter Miso Noodles (Only 4 ingredients!)

Garlic Butter Miso Noodles in serving bowl

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Garlic Butter Miso Noodles (Only 4 ingredients!)

An umami-packed twist on classic buttered noodles! With just 4 ingredients (plus some tasty optional garnishes), this dish comes together in about 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian, Japanese

Keyword: 30 Minutes or Less, Miso, Noodles, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Chef Knife
Cutting Board
Pot
Pan a large pan or high-rimmed saute pan

Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti
1/2 cup Pasta Water more as needed
4 tablespoon Salted Butter divided
4 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoon White Miso

Optional Garnishes

Japanese Chili Oil or chili oil of choice
Furikake Seasoning
Green Onion thinly sliced (dark green top portion)
Soft-Boiled Egg sliced in half

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set it aside.
8 oz Spaghetti
Meanwhile, in a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
4 tablespoon Salted Butter, 4 cloves Garlic
Stir in the miso paste and cook for 2 more minutes, allowing it to slightly caramelize. Pour in about ½ cup of reserved pasta water, stirring to dissolve the miso and create a smooth sauce.
2 tablespoon White Miso, 1/2 cup Pasta Water
Add 2 more tablespoons of cold salted butter, stirring until melted. Then, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add another splash of pasta water to help the sauce evenly coat the noodles.
4 tablespoon Salted Butter
Divide among bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with Japanese chili oil, Furikake seasoning, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg as desired.
Japanese Chili Oil, Furikake Seasoning, Green Onion, Soft-Boiled Egg

Notes

Please note, nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

This recipe was developed using U.S. measurements. The metric conversions are provided for convenience and generated automatically. While they should be accurate, I have not personally tested the metric measurements.

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