CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA

CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA

INGREDIENTS

• 4 servings of pasta, cooked al-dente
• 3 cups of mushroom of your choice, sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tsp dashi powder
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cup cream or milk
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp corn starch, optional

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare your pasta based on instructions and cook till al dente.
2. In a pan, add mushroom and pan fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes without any oil. The mushroom should get softer and this will help bring out the aroma of the mushroom.
3. Next, add soy sauce, butter, black pepper and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
4. Once fragrant, add the miso paste, dashi powder and cream or milk. Mix until thoroughly combined and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes.
5. Optional step: if you want the cream to be smooth without the cheese, you can now add in your corn starch mixture two teaspoon corn starch mixed with four tbsp cold water.
6. Whisk in parmesan cheese and add in the pasta. Mix all together until melted and sauce begins to thicken.
7. Finish off with chopped parsley and enjoy.