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Wafu Pasta (Japanesem mushroom and butter soy sauce spaghetti)

Wafu Pasta (Japanese Mushroom and Butter Soy Sauce Spaghetti)

If you are looking for a Japanese pasta recipe, Wafu Pasta is definitely worth trying. Its unique flavor, created by combining butter, soy sauce, and mushrooms, is sure to captivate you.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3.5 oz spaghetti
  • 3.5 oz shimeji mushrooms (Other types of mushrooms can also be used.)
  • - 0.35 oz salted butter (for the shimeji mushrooms)
  • - pinch of salt (for the shimeji mushrooms)
  • 1 green onions / scallions
  • ⅓ cup pasta cooking water (prepared in step 2)

Seasonings:

  • 0.35 oz salted butter
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Trim off the base of shimeji mushrooms and separate them into individual pieces. Thinly slice green onion.
    wafu pasta_instruction-1
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt (about 1% of the water's volume, not included in the recipe). Cook the spaghetti for about 30 seconds less than the package instructions. In the meantime, proceed with the next step.
    wafu pasta_instruction-2
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the shimeji mushrooms and sauté until slightly browned. Then, add the pasta cooking water and let it simmer for about 1 minute before turning off the heat.
    wafu pasta_instruction-3
  • Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it in a colander. Add the spaghetti to the pan and cook over medium heat, tossing it with the mixture until only a small amount of liquid remains.
    wafu pasta_instruction-4
  • Turn off the heat, add butter and soy sauce to the pan, and let the butter melt with the residual heat while tossing the spaghetti.
    wafu pasta_instruction-5
  • Serve on a plate and top with the green onions.
    wafu pasta_instruction-6

Notes

  • You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it is best to consume it as soon as possible after cooking to enjoy its optimal texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 544.54kcal Carbohydrates: 79.97g Protein: 17g Fat: 18.13g Saturated Fat: 10.47g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.18g Monounsaturated Fat: 4.33g Trans Fat: 0.66g Cholesterol: 42.66mg Sodium: 817.46mg Potassium: 614.96mg Fiber: 6.29g Sugar: 4.46g Vitamin A: 615.56IU Vitamin C: 2.26mg Calcium: 37.67mg Iron: 2.26mg
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Main Dishes, Noodle Dishes, Quick
Keyword: butter, pasta, shimeji mushrooms, soy sauce
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