Description
A cozy and flavor-packed pasta dish made with radiatori coated in nutty brown butter and savory white miso, folded with sweet roasted garlic and finished with crispy shallots for the perfect crunch.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces (340 grams) radiatori pasta
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) white miso paste
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup (90 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the radiatori according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook until golden brown and nutty in aroma, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Whisk in the white miso paste until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the skillet and gently mash into the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed until the sauce becomes silky and clings to the pasta.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a separate pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Fry sliced shallots in batches until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Top the pasta with crispy shallots and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to help emulsify and smooth the sauce.
- Brown the butter slowly to avoid burning and achieve a deep nutty flavor.
- Add crispy shallots just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg