One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta

One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta

This six-ingredient pasta is reminiscent of an intensely creamy and savory mac and cheese thanks to just two ingredients: umami-rich miso and milky-rich mascarpone. The dish comes together quickly with pantry ingredients and with no need for chopping or grating. It is delicious simply as it is, but it’s also easy to add your own flourishes: Top with chile crisp, store-bought fried shallots or both. Or, make it more of a complete meal by adding mushrooms: Before starting, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot and saute eight to 10 ounces of chopped mushrooms over high heat for about 8 minutes. Then add the water, miso, salt, oil and pasta and proceed with the recipe from Step 1.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white or yellow miso

    shiro

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

    such as Morton’s

  • 1 pound dried pasta shells
  • 8 ounces mascarpone

    1 cup

  • Black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine 5½ cups of warm water with the miso, oil and salt. Whisk to mostly dissolve the miso into the water.

  2. 2

    Place the pot over medium-high heat, stir in the pasta, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to maintain a brisk simmer and continue to cook, stirring often, especially as the liquid level reduces. Cook until the pasta is tender and much of the liquid has been absorbed and what is left is thick and glossy with starch, about 20 to 22 minutes total.

  3. 3

    Turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone. The sauce should be creamy, and may be a little soupy at first, but it will continue to thicken as it sits. If it thickens too much for your taste, add enough hot water to loosen the sauce to the desired consistency. Season generously with black pepper and serve.

One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta

One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta

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About this Recipe

Craving a ridiculously creamy, savory pasta that feels gourmet but comes together with minimal effort? This One-Pot Miso-Mascarpone Pasta is your answer for an incredibly satisfying meal without the fuss.

The magic lies in the unexpected pairing of umami-rich miso and milky-rich mascarpone, creating a flavor profile reminiscent of an elevated mac and cheese. This recipe stands out by delivering profound depth from just six pantry ingredients, eliminating the need for any chopping or grating—a true testament to culinary efficiency.

Prepare for a wonderfully luscious and velvety sauce that clings to every single pasta shell. The umami-rich miso infuses the dish with a profound, savory depth, a unique character that stands out from typical creamy pastas. This savoriness is perfectly balanced by the milky-rich mascarpone, which melts down to create an incredibly smooth and decadent texture. Each bite offers a satisfying richness and a complex, comforting experience, delivering gourmet flavors with surprising ease.

This versatile dish welcomes your personal touch. For an extra layer of irresistible crunch and a hint of spice, try topping it with a generous dollop of chile crisp or some crispy store-bought fried shallots. To transform it into a more substantial and earthy meal, the recipe suggests adding sautéed mushrooms. Simply melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot and brown eight to 10 ounces of chopped mushrooms over high heat for about 8 minutes before adding the water, miso, salt, oil, and pasta to proceed with the recipe.

Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this pasta stands alone beautifully. Serve it simply with a fresh grind of black pepper, or alongside a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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