Miso Carbonara Recipe
If you love rich pasta, you will enjoy this Miso Carbonara Recipe. It is creamy, warm and full of deep flavor. The miso adds a sweet and salty taste that makes the classic dish even better.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti – 8 oz
- Eggs – 2 large
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup grated
- White miso paste – 1 tbsp
- Bacon or pancetta – 4 strips chopped
- Black pepper – 1 tsp
- Salt – as needed
- Pasta water – ½ cup
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil spaghetti until soft but firm. Save some pasta water for the sauce later.
Cook the Bacon
- Fry bacon pieces until crispy and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix Eggs and Miso
- Whisk eggs, miso paste and Parmesan until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Add Pasta to Bacon Pan
- Place cooked pasta in the bacon pan. Toss gently in the warm fat for flavor.
Add Egg Mixture
- Pour egg mix over pasta. Stir fast to prevent clumping and keep sauce smooth.
Add Pasta Water
- Pour warm pasta water slowly. Mix until sauce becomes silky and thick.
Add Pepper
- Sprinkle black pepper for flavor. Toss again for even mixing.
Serve Warm
- Plate the pasta at once. Keep it hot for the best creamy texture.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for rich flavor.
- Add pasta water slowly to avoid a runny sauce.
- Make sure the pan is warm, not hot, when adding eggs.
- Stir quickly to avoid scrambled eggs.
- Use good-quality miso for a deeper taste.