This deliciously simple vegetarian pasta combines miso and mushrooms, two umami-packed ingredients that work together for intense, savory flavor in every bite. A touch of cream and the easiest secret ingredient — a generous amount of pasta cooking water — binds everything together in a silky sauce. Top with sliced scallions and you have a quick, flavor-packed pasta for any night of the week.
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Directions
Fill a large pot with water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bucatini and boil until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, then drain well.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the mushrooms and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until the mushrooms start to turn golden brown on the underside, about 2 minutes. Stir the mushrooms and continue to cook until tender and golden all over, 2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining mushrooms. Transfer to the same medium bowl and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the shallot and cook until tender and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the reserved 1 1/2 cups pasta water, heavy cream, miso and several grinds of black pepper until smooth and combined. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the pasta, mushrooms and Pecorino-Romano until evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl and top with the scallions.
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