Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
Description
Creamy Mentaiko Pasta uses karashi mentaiko, salted pollock roe sacs, which are squeezed out of their membranes to release the delicate eggs. The roe is combined with olive oil, half and half, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano to create a mild, creamy sauce that complements the mild saltiness of the roe. Cooked spaghetti is added to this sauce and tossed quickly to ensure each strand is coated without overcooking the pasta.
The garnishes of thin nori strips and sliced shiso leaves add textural contrast and a subtle herbal, slightly minty flavor that cuts through the richness of the sauce. The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the silky texture and balanced flavors before the sauce cools.
Ingredients
- 90 grams karashi mentaiko (about 2 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup half and half (half cream, half milk)
- 9 grams parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 200 grams spaghetti dry
- ¼ heet nori (cut into thin strips with scissors, for garnish)
- 3 leaves shiso leaves thinly sliced, for garnish, green
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions in well-salted water (about 1 tablespoon salt per 5 cups of water).
- Whole mentaiko comes in the roe sacks which have a tough outer membrane. Pierce one end of it and then squeeze the roe out of membrane into the bowl, like you're squeezing toothpaste out of the tube.
- Add the olive oil, half and half, and Parmigiano Reggiano and then whisk to combine.
- Prepare the garnishes.
- When the pasta is done, drain it and then add it immediately to the bowl with the Mentaiko sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- You can plate it using tongs and a small bowl or ladle and then garnish it with the nori and shiso.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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