Tomato Miso Pasta
Tomato Miso Pasta is a savory pasta dish that combines tangy crushed tomatoes with rich umami miso paste for a bold and flavorful sauce. This easy vegetarian pasta recipe is quick to make, packed with depth, and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta spaghetti, linguine, or penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- For the Tomato Miso Sauce
- 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
- ½ cup vegetable broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Toppings
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with 2 tablespoons warm pasta water until smooth.
- Stir the dissolved miso into the tomato sauce.
- Add soy sauce, black pepper, and a splash of vegetable broth or pasta water.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with fresh basil, Parmesan or vegan cheese, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Dissolve miso paste in warm water before adding to the sauce to prevent clumping.
- Adjust salt carefully since miso and soy sauce are naturally salty.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
- For deeper flavor, roast the garlic before adding it to the sauce.