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Miso Carbonara

This is my take on miso carbonara recipe, one of the best fusion pasta recipes I have ever had. It has so many umami elements that will blow your mind. You need to make this.

Original recipe: eatwithcarmen.com

Prep:
5 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
25 min
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Miso Carbonara

Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces of spaghetti
  2. 4 slices of thick bacon (cut into small pieces)
  3. 1 tbsp of miso paste
  4. 1 tsp of red chili flakes
  5. 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
  6. 1/2 cup of hot reserved pasta water
  7. 2 eggs
  8. 2 egg yolks
  9. 1 cup plus more for garnish parmigiano reggiano cheeseGarnish with finely chopped green parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta:

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

  2. Cook the Bacon:

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Get rid of some of the bacon fat and only leave only a tablespoon.
  3. Add red chili flakes then turn off the heat.

  4. Prepare the Sauce:

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, eggs, egg yolk, and Parmigiano Reggiano until smooth.
  5. Use the hot reserved pasta water and slowly drizzle on the sauce stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce

  6. Combine Pasta and Bacon:

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon fat. Toss to coat.

  7. Add the Sauce:

    Add the sauce to the pasta and toss until well combined.

  8. Serve:

    Add the bacon back into the skillet
  9. Garnish with additional Parmigiano Reggiano and finely chopped parsley.