Tofu Miso Cream Pasta

Ingredients

• 100 g Pasta (5-minute cook time variety recommended)
• 250 ml Water
• Salt (a pinch)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic paste (from a tube)
• 150 g Silken tofu
• 2 tsp Miso
• 0.5 tsp Hondashi (instant dashi powder)
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 8 g Butter
• Black pepper (generous amount)
• 1 Egg yolk
• Green onion (to taste, chopped)
• Nori seaweed (to taste, shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the pasta, water, garlic paste, and a pinch of salt into a microwave-safe container.

2. 2

   Heat the container in the microwave until the pasta is cooked and the water is mostly absorbed (follow the package directions for cooking time plus a few additional minutes for the microwave method).

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the silken tofu, miso, hondashi, soy sauce, and parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Add the prepared tofu sauce to the hot pasta and toss until every strand is thoroughly coated.

5. 5

   Add the butter and a generous amount of black pepper, then stir until the butter is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.

6. 6

   Garnish with the egg yolk, chopped green onions, and shredded nori seaweed before serving.

Notes

This recipe was designed as a budget-friendly meal costing approximately 128 yen per serving. The silken tofu provides a rich, creamy texture without the high cost or calorie density of heavy cream.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• budget-friendly
• quick
• microwave
• Japanese-fusion