Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delicious Creamy Mentaiko Pasta, a Japanese-inspired dish that is quick and easy to make. The spicy cod roe sauce pairs perfectly with al dente spaghetti, creating a satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 sacs (about 2 tablespoons) mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Shredded nori
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Prepare the Mentaiko Sauce: Mix mentaiko roe with butter, heavy cream, soy sauce, mirin, and garlic powder.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Drain the cooked spaghetti and toss with the mentaiko sauce until well coated. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with shredded nori and chopped green onions before serving.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a spoonful of Japanese mayonnaise.
- Use tarako for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
