A mashup of several recipes resulted in a wonderful combination of flavors.

  • Active Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Inactive Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 5 pieces of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini
  • 1 pound assorted mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 scallions, white and green separated and thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon instant dashi powder
  • 1 Tablespoon red or white Miso paste
  • 4 Tablespoons of Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, grated

Directions:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sliced bacon in a large pan until lightly crispy, remove to paper towel lined plate
  • Add mushrooms, cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, until mushrooms have softened
  • Add white part of scallions and garlic, cook for about 30 seconds
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, butter, soy sauce, dashi powder and miso paste to mushroom/scallions/garlic
  • Add pasta and reserved bacon, stir to combine, add more pasta water if needed, to get your desired consistency
  • Transfer to a large bowl, or individual servings
  • Garnish with green scallions and grated cheese

2026-06-08 17:21:48 +0000 UTC