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Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
This Creamy Mentaiko Pasta recipe is a delicious Japanese-style cod roe pasta that comes together in a matter of minutes from just a handful of ingredients. With a rich, creamy sauce that's loaded with umami, it's no wonder this new classic has become a household staple in Japan.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
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 dry spaghetti
- ¼ heet nori (cut into thin strips with scissors, for garnish)
- 3 leaves green shiso (thinly sliced, for garnish)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4.8mg
(5%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% 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.