Description
A unique twist on traditional carbonara using miso paste to add umami depth to the creamy sauce. This Miso Carbonara blends crispy bacon, spicy chili flakes, and a rich egg and cheese mixture for a deliciously elevated pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Bacon and Seasonings
- 4 slices thick bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup plus more for garnish Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Garnish
- Finely chopped green parsley
Instructions
- 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 hot pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove some bacon fat, leaving about one tablespoon in the skillet. Add red chili flakes to the skillet then turn off the heat.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, eggs, egg yolks, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese until smooth. Slowly drizzle hot reserved pasta water into the mixture while stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Bacon: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon fat. Toss well to coat the pasta in the bacon fat and seasonings.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta and toss gently until it is fully combined and creamy.
- Serve: Add the crispy bacon pieces back into the skillet with the pasta. Garnish with additional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and sprinkle finely chopped green parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Reserve hot pasta water to help emulsify the sauce and create a silky texture.
- Remove the skillet from heat before adding the egg and cheese mixture to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Use residual heat to gently cook the eggs in the sauce, resulting in a creamy consistency.
- Thick bacon works best for crispy texture and flavor depth.
- Adjust chili flakes amount to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
