Best Creamy Miso Mushroom Pasta

This creamy pasta delivers a flavor bomb with golden mushrooms, parmesan and umami-packed white miso, balanced by lemon and thyme for the perfect comforting meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings 2 people

Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients

Main ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Butter
270 grams Mushrooms sliced not too thin
3-4 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves divided
0.75 cup Single cream or light cream
0.5-1 tablespoon White miso paste
40 grams Parmesan finely grated
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Lemon zest

Instructions

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and half the thyme. Sauté until golden brown, about 10–12 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in cream, miso paste, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Let sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add parmesan and stir until melted into the sauce.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest.
Cook pasta of choice as per package, drain, and mix into sauce. Top with remaining thyme and serve.

Notes

Double the ingredients to serve 4. For a vegan version, use plant-based cream and cheese. Store in the fridge and reheat with a splash of cream or water.