Miso Butter Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 scallions
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 10-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions; sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

3. 3

   Whisk the miso paste into the skillet with a splash of the reserved pasta water until smooth, forming a glossy sauce.

4. 4

   Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well, adding more pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats every strand, about 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Off the heat, stir in sesame oil (if using) and top with sliced scallion greens and black pepper. Serve immediately.