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Spicy Miso Pasta with Bacon or Mushrooms Recipe

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4.8 from 105 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This recipe offers two vibrant takes on spicy miso pasta — a classic version featuring crispy bacon and eggs, and a creamy vegan alternative brimming with roasted shiitake mushrooms and coconut milk. Both dishes blend umami-rich miso with a fiery chili garlic sauce to create a perfectly balanced, comforting, and flavorful pasta that’s quick to prepare and suitable for diverse dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Classic Spicy Miso Pasta Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces thick-cut or regular bacon, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or sambal oelek and ½ teaspoon chili flakes), plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons blond or light miso, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ pound dry spaghetti (or linguine or fettuccine)
  • 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about 1 ¼ cups), plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sliced scallion greens, plus more for garnish

Vegan Spicy Miso Pasta Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 8 ounces thinly-sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (or sambal oelek and ½ teaspoon chili flakes), plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons blond or light miso, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk
  • ¾ pound dry spaghetti (or linguine or fettuccine)
  • ⅔ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sliced scallion greens, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Classic Spicy Miso Pasta Base: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a low boil, cover, and keep hot on a low burner. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add diced bacon, and cook until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 9–10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Make Spicy Miso Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together chili garlic sauce, blond miso, and 2 tablespoons of hot water scooped from the boiling pot until smooth. Beat in the eggs thoroughly.
  3. Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking water.
  4. Combine Pasta and Bacon: Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the bacon, tossing to combine. Heat over medium until warmed through.
  5. Add Egg Mixture and Finish Sauce: Reduce heat to low, quickly add and toss in the egg mixture to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs. Stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly ground black pepper, and reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce reaches desired consistency and flavor. Adjust spiciness by adding more chili garlic sauce if preferred.
  6. Add Scallions and Serve: Toss in sliced scallion greens, divide the pasta into bowls, and garnish with extra scallions and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  7. Prepare Vegan Spicy Miso Pasta Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss sliced shiitake mushrooms with 2 tablespoons vegan butter, soy sauce, and grated garlic. Roast, stirring once halfway through, until deep golden brown and crispy, about 20–25 minutes.
  8. Make Vegan Spicy Miso Sauce: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. In a bowl, whisk together chili garlic sauce, blond miso, and 2 tablespoons hot water until smooth. Whisk in coconut milk and remaining 2 tablespoons vegan butter.
  9. Cook Vegan Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  10. Combine Vegan Pasta and Mushrooms: Add cooked pasta and roasted mushrooms to a large skillet. Heat over medium until warmed through.
  11. Finish Vegan Sauce: Reduce heat to low, quickly toss in miso-coconut sauce to coat the pasta evenly. Add nutritional yeast, freshly ground black pepper, and reserved pasta water incrementally to achieve desired sauce texture and taste. Adjust heat by adding more chili garlic sauce if desired.
  12. Add Scallions and Serve Vegan: Stir in sliced scallions and divide among serving bowls. Garnish with extra scallions and nutritional yeast.

Notes

  • You can substitute spaghetti with linguine or fettuccine based on preference.
  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control the spice level to your liking.
  • For the classic version, avoid scrambling eggs by tossing quickly and keeping heat low during sauce incorporation.
  • The reserved pasta water helps smooth and bind the sauce with the pasta, so add gradually.
  • Roasting mushrooms at high heat deepens their flavor and creates a pleasing texture in the vegan version.
  • The vegan butter and coconut milk add richness and creaminess to the vegan version’s sauce.
  • Scallions provide freshness and color, enhancing both versions when added at the end.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-Italian)

Keywords: spicy miso pasta, miso pasta, bacon pasta, vegan miso pasta, shiitake mushroom pasta, easy spicy pasta, Asian fusion pasta, chili garlic sauce pasta

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