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    Home » Recipes by Category » Noodles & Pasta

    Published: May 17, 2019 · Modified: May 11, 2021 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Miso Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms

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    This miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms is an easy creamy, nutty meatless dish that’s perfect for your next meatless Monday. If you’re a fan of tahini or shiitake mushrooms, you’re definitely going to love it! **This recipe is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

    miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms in a blue dish

    Miso Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms

    Hello, you, shiitake mushroom lover! I know you’re here for a reason and I know that this miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms is going to come out of your skillet tonight or next (meatless) Monday. It just is.

    Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, this creamy, nutty spaghetti is meatless food at its most glorious. To say that this easy spaghetti recipe is delicious is a gigantic understatement. I’ll admit I’m not one who can normally eat a meatless meal without feeling cranky afterward. But this rich miso mushroom pasta is so irresistibly good that it makes me forget all about the meat. Plus, it’s so easy to make you can even cook it for your midweek dinner.

    And, if you’re a meal prep king or queen, this miso spaghetti with shiitake mushrooms recipe is freezer-friendly as well. It just ticks every box!

    Can I Use Another Type Of Mushroom?

    Yes, of course. But I think the recipe works really well with shiitake though. So, if it’s not too difficult for you to find them, I highly recommend you stick with them. There’s something about their smell that just makes them special. I’m a HUGE fan of them. In fact, I’m a huge fan of all kinds of mushrooms. If you’re like me, be sure to check out my other recipes with mushrooms below:

    • Vegan Thai Mushroom Red Curry 
    • Sour Cream & Onion Mushroom Dip
    • Savory Oatmeal with Vegetables 
    • Thai Shrimp and Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen)
    • Tom Yum Goong (Thai Lemongrass Soup)
    • Spicy Thai Eggplant & Mushroom Stir Fry

    top view of miso mushroom pasta in a blue dish with a white fork in the dish

    Miso and Tahini

    I first made this miso mushroom spaghetti when I suddenly remembered one day that I’d bought 2 jars of tahini (on a buy 1 get 1 free offer) and left them untouched since then. Isn’t that how recipe developers develop recipes, people? They just make use of what they suddenly remember they have because they’re afraid that it’s going to sit there, gathering dust until it expires, no?

    And as I wanted to make this dish meatless, I knew the only fix would be for this spaghetti to be creamy and yum. Or else I would end up feeling unsatisfied and banging my head against the wall all night.

    To be fair, tahini is creamy and nutty in itself. Still, it’s pretty runny. It was only when I saw my little jar of miso in the fridge that I thought mixing the two with a little bit of pasta water might give my spaghetti sauce a creamy texture that’s not runny and coats my pasta noodles.

    But I didn’t stop there, you guys. I love a good kick in my food and I love garlic too much to not include it in everything I can, so I added garlic and chilies to this easy yet scrumptious spaghetti recipe as well. So there you have it, the best miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms recipe!

    miso mushroom pasta in a blue dish

    Ingredients For Miso Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms

    • 2 ounces or 56 grams of dry spaghetti
    • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
    • 1 head of garlic, sliced
    • 6 red Thai chilies
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 5.3 ounces or 150 grams of shiitake mushrooms, sliced (if using dried, soak per package instruction first)
    • 2 tablespoons of tahini
    • ½ tablespoon of miso
    • 15 cilantro leaves, chopped

    miso spaghetti with shiitake mushrooms in a blue dish

    Instructions

    1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Reserve about a cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
    2. Combine the olive oil, garlic, chilies and salt in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 6 minutes.
    3. Toss in the shiitake mushrooms and stir until cooked.
    4. Mix the tahini, miso and ½ tablespoon of pasta water together with a spoon in a bowl.
    5. Add the cooked spaghetti and miso-tahini mixture to the skillet and toss to combine. Add more pasta water if needed and season with salt.
    6. Plate the pasta and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves to serve.

    Pro Tip

    Here’s where you need to be careful. You want to start the chilies and garlic in olive oil on low heat. This way, you won’t burn them and you can let them infuse the oil, which will give your pasta an amazing flavor. 

    Now with a plate full of miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms, GET READY, SET, SWIRL!

    📖 Recipe

    miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms in a blue dish

    Miso Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe

    This miso pasta with shiitake mushrooms is an easy creamy, nutty meatless dish that's perfect for your next meatless Monday. If you're a fan of tahini or shiitake mushrooms, you're definitely going to love it! **This recipe is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
    5 from 17 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course, Pasta
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Nart

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces dry spaghetti
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 head garlic sliced
    • 6 red Thai chilies or any other kind you prefer
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 5.3 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced (if using dried, soak per package instruction first)
    • 2 tablespoons tahini
    • ½ tablespoon miso
    • 15 cilantro leaves chopped
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Reserve about a cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
    • Combine the olive oil, garlic, chilies and salt in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 6 minutes.
    • Toss in the shiitake mushrooms and stir until cooked.
    • Mix the tahini, miso and ½ tablespoon of pasta water together with a spoon in a bowl.
    • Add the cooked spaghetti and miso-tahini mixture to the skillet and toss to combine. Add more pasta water if needed and season with salt.
    • Plate the pasta and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves to serve.

    Notes

    Here's where you need to be careful. You want to start the chilies and garlic in olive oil on low heat. This way, you won't burn them and you can let them infuse the oil, which will give your pasta an amazing flavor. 
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    1. Anjali says

      May 12, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      Omg I never thought to mix miso with pasta before and I’m so glad I came across your recipe! The miso added a wonderful nutty flavor to the pasta and paired perfectly with the mushrooms! I’ll definitely be making this again soon!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        May 18, 2021 at 9:50 am

        So happy you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Rika says

      May 12, 2021 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      This pasta dish looks so good and so fancy. I love miso and mushrooms, especially the shiitake!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        May 18, 2021 at 9:49 am

        Thank you Rika 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alisha Rodrigues says

      September 12, 2020 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Spaghetti and mushroom, got so very well with each other .. Loving the simplicity of this dish ..Yum…

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 13, 2020 at 8:09 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      September 11, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      I wouldn’t have thought to combine spaghetti with these flavors. But it’s sooo good.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 13, 2020 at 8:09 am

        Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    5. sarah johnson says

      September 11, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      Miso and Tahini! 🤯I can’t believe how good they taste together.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 13, 2020 at 8:10 am

        At first, I couldn’t either!!

        Reply
    6. Tawnie Kroll says

      September 11, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and very flavorful. Will be our new go-to pasta! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 13, 2020 at 8:10 am

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
    7. rika says

      September 11, 2020 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta looks so good and healthy! I am a big fan of Shiitake!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 13, 2020 at 8:11 am

        Thanks! Me too!

        Reply
    8. Alpa says

      July 23, 2020 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      I am craving for spaghetti looking at these lovely pics. This is a great lunch or dinner idea and even for get-togethers.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        I agree!

        Reply
    9. Shashi says

      June 08, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      Such a tasty and elegant twist to plain old spaghetti!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 10, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Elizabeth says

      June 08, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      I never would have thought to have combined these ingredients together in a spaghetti dish, but it absolutely works in an umami heaven! Super easy to make too, thank you!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

        You’re very welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. Dannii says

      June 08, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love shiitake mushrooms – this looks like such a great way to use them.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

        It certainly is!

        Reply
    12. Biana says

      June 08, 2020 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      So much umami in this recipe, plus all of my favorite ingredients! Will be making this soon.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

        Reply
    13. Cathleen says

      June 08, 2020 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      I have been basically living off of pasta lately, so this looks so perfect for me! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 08, 2020 at 9:25 am

        You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

        Reply
    14. Paula @ Mummy Vs Work says

      September 14, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      This looks amazing, I have never tried tahini or miso but maybe I need to be a bit more open to trying out other ingredients when cooking.

      Thank you for linking up to our Foodie Friday post

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 24, 2019 at 11:47 am

        Thank YOU! If you do give those ingredients a try, let me know how it went. 🙂

        Reply
    15. Beth says

      August 12, 2019 at 10:59 pm

      Oh, this is my dream lunch, yum! Noodles, tahini, miso, mushrooms, yum. It’s nice that you have given quantities for 2 servings, as I often prepare more than needed and get tired of the leftovers. I think there would be no leftovers of this!

      Reply
      • nart says

        August 14, 2019 at 10:21 pm

        Thank you so much, Beth!

        Reply
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