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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 805 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, ensuring it is cooked al dente.
- Prepare the meitako. If using whole mentaiko in sacs, use a spoon to scrape out the caviar/roe, discarding the sacs.
- 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.
- Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to the skillet. Mix well to combine with the sauce.
- Add the egg yolk, if using, and stir to make the pasta richer and creamier.
- Dish out the pasta and garnish with the meitako, some microgreens, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For the most flavorful Meitako Pasta that rivals the best Japanese restaurants, use dashi to make the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.