Black Garlic Miso Pasta

Featuring @sharedcultures Black Garlic Modern Miso
Recipe by @crazythickasians
Serves: 2 | Creamy, savory, and deeply umami-packed

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 small shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp @sharedcultures Black Garlic Modern Miso
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated (plus more for topping)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Handful of parsley, finely chopped
• Optional: 1 raw egg yolk, for topping

Method

1. Cook the pasta:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just under al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
2. Sauté aromatics:
   In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and shallots. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and softened.
3. Build the sauce:
   Stir in the miso and heavy cream. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
4. Combine with pasta:
   Add in the drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and butter. Toss until the sauce coats the noodles evenly and thickens slightly.
5. Finish and season:
   Turn off the heat. Stir in most of the Parmesan and chopped parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
6. Serve:
   Plate into two portions. Top with more cheese, parsley, and a raw egg yolk (if using). Serve hot and enjoy!