Black Garlic Miso Pasta

Featuring Shared Cultures Black Garlic Miso
Serves: 2 | Aromatic, savory, and light

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold (split 1 tbsp/2 tbsp)
• ½ cup thinly sliced leek
• ½ cup vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp Shared Cultures Black Garlic Miso
• ½ cup White wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Chives thinly sliced

Method

1. Cook the pasta:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just under al dente. Reserve ¼  cup of the pasta water, then drain.
2. Sauté aromatics:
   In a skillet over medium heat, add 1tbsp of butter and leeks. Salt. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and softened.
3. Build the sauce:
   Deglaze with white wine and cook off. Stir in the miso and vegetable stock. Mix until fully combined and reduced. 
4. Combine with pasta:
   Turn off the heat. Add in the drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and butter. Toss until the sauce coats the noodles evenly and thickens slightly.
5. Serve:
   Plate into two portions. Top with cheese and chives. Serve hot and enjoy