Creamy Miso Butter Pasta with Sweet Corn Recipe
This Creamy Miso Butter Pasta with Sweet Corn is a luscious and comforting dish combining the savory depth of white miso and the sweetness of fresh corn. Silky coconut cream and vegan or dairy butter create a rich sauce that perfectly coats al dente pasta, finished with bright lemon juice and fragrant thyme and basil. A quick 30-minute recipe perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 10 oz short cut pasta
- 3 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 2 tbsp vegan or dairy butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. Toss the drained pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the corn kernels, chopped onion, minced garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Blend the sauce: Transfer half of the sautéed vegetable mixture to a high-speed blender. Add the white miso, coconut cream, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
- Simmer the sauce with pasta: Pour the puréed mixture back into the pot with the remaining sautéed vegetables and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked pasta to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing gently, until the pasta is fully coated and tender. Add additional reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- To remove corn kernels easily, stand the ear of corn upright and slice downward with a sharp knife.
- Use vegan butter to keep the recipe fully plant-based.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for a brighter flavor balance.
- Reserve extra pasta water as it helps to create a silky sauce consistency.
- Fresh thyme adds the best flavor, but dried thyme can be substituted in smaller quantities.