{"id":"5ddb20e5-b8f1-4cf5-a542-32dc893d97b0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5ddb20e5-b8f1-4cf5-a542-32dc893d97b0","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025951-miso-mushroom-and-leek-pasta?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur","title":"Miso Mushroom and Leek Pasta","description":"Alchemy is at play here with the delightful union of miso and sherry vinegar, both working to amplify mushroom’s savory, umami notes, and create a rich, layered pasta in just over 30 minutes. Sautéed leeks and mushrooms form the core flavors of the pasta, but it is the addition of miso that completes the dish: Whisked with the starchy pasta water and grated Parmesan, it forms a quick sauce to coat the noodles. A farro, spelt or whole-wheat pasta would nicely complement the earthy flavors of this dish.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"Salt","item":"Salt"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"2 medium leeks, trimmed, white and light green parts thinly sliced (about 2 cups)","item":"medium leeks, trimmed, white and light green parts thinly sliced","quantity":2,"preparation":"about 2 cups"},{"text":"1 ½ pounds mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake and/or oyster mushrooms), stemmed and sliced","item":"mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake and/or oyster mushrooms), stemmed and sliced","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 pound short pasta, such as ziti or cavatappi","item":"short pasta, such as ziti or cavatappi","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 tablespoons white miso","item":"white miso","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¾ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnishing","item":"grated Parmesan","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnishing"},{"text":"1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar, plus more to taste","item":"sherry or red wine vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more to taste"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves and tender stems","item":"chopped parsley leaves and tender stems","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the leeks, season with salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. If they look dry at any point, add a drizzle of oil."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the mushrooms to the leeks, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until the mushrooms have browned, about 10 minutes. (If they are done before the pasta, then adjust the heat to low.)"},{"number":4,"text":"When the water is ready, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Halfway through the cooking process, reserve 1 cup of water and let cool slightly on the counter. Drain the pasta in a colander and drizzle with olive oil if done before the mushrooms."},{"number":5,"text":"When both the mushrooms and pasta are done, stir the miso into the reserved pasta water until mostly dissolved. Add it to the Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat along with the pasta, cheese and vinegar, stirring vigorously until a cheesy sauce forms and coats the noodles, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with more vinegar if needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Garnish with the parsley and more cheese; serve with a final drizzle of oil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:02:12.89662+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:12.89662+00:00"}