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Creamy Roasted Garlic Miso Pasta Nests by @thepastatable

Yields1 ServingCook Time30 mins

Roasted Garlic Miso Pasta:
 1/2 lb. Colavita Spaghetti
 2 tbsp. Colavita Roasted Garlic Paste
 2 tbsp. sweet brown miso paste
 1 cup heavy cream
 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
 1 tbsp. chives, chopped
 1/2 cup lemon-garlic panko breadcrumbs
 Salt to taste
Lemon-Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs:
 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
 2 tbsp. Colavita extra virgin olive oil
 1 garlic clove, minced
 Juice of 1/2 lemon
 1/4 tsp. salt
Lemon-Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs:
1

In a large sauté pan over low heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

2

Stir in the panko breadcrumbs along with the salt and toast in the pan, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon (be careful not to burn).

3

Once the breadcrumbs are light brown in color, add the juice of 1/2 lemon. Stir and continue to toast over low heat for about 2-3 more minutes until the lemon juice is fully absorbed.

Roasted Garlic Miso Pasta:
4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

5

Heat the roasted garlic paste in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat and stir in the heavy cream.

6

Whisk in the miso paste until smooth. Add salt to taste.

7

Add the pasta to the pan along with 1/4 cup of pasta water and Parmigiano. Toss over medium-high heat until combined. Add more pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

8

Plate and top with lemon-garlic panko breadcrumbs, chives and more Parmigiano.