Brainrot Miso Pasta

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An unexpected fusion of Italian pasta with a savory miso-herb sauce, challenging traditional pairings with a bold, umami-rich twist that’s both comforting and surprising. This Asian-Italian Fusion-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs penne pasta, miso paste, white miso for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian-Italian Fusion cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz penne pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp miso paste, 2 tbsp white miso, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the miso mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained penne and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss for 2 minutes until the sauce clings to the pasta and becomes glossy.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and toss until cheese melts.
  6. Step 6: Divide into bowls and garnish with extra chives, serving immediately while hot.

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