Mentaiko Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    805 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Mentaiko Pasta

Authentic Mentaiko pasta with creamy and rich Meitako sauce. This Mentaiko pasta recipe is so easy to make at home and tastes like Japanese restaurants.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz (225 grams) spaghetti pasta
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Meitaiko Sauce:

  • 3 oz (90 grams) Mentaiko or spicy pollock caviar/roe
  • 1/4 cup dashi
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 egg yolk optional

Garnishing!

  • 1/2 teaspoon mentaiko
  • Microgreen
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Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, ensuring it is cooked al dente.
  2. Prepare the meitako. If using whole mentaiko in sacs, use a spoon to scrape out the caviar/roe, discarding the sacs.
  3. Heat a skillet over low heat. Add the butter and olive oil, followed by the mentaiko, dashi, heavy whipping cream, mirin, salt, and ground black pepper. Bring to a light simmer, stirring to combine the sauce well.
  4. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to the skillet. Mix well to combine with the sauce.
  5. Add the egg yolk, if using, and stir to make the pasta richer and creamier.
  6. Dish out the pasta and garnish with the meitako, some microgreens, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the most flavorful Meitako Pasta that rivals the best Japanese restaurants, use dashi to make the sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 805kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 396mg (132%) Sodium 885mg (37%) Potassium 396mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1128IU (23%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 805 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 805kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 396mg 132%
Sodium 885mg 37%
Potassium 396mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1128IU 23%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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