Gluten-Free Mentaiko Pasta
Indulge in the rich umami flavors of Gluten-Free Mentaiko Pasta, a Japanese-Italian fusion dish that's as luxurious as it is simple to prepare. Featuring silky gluten-free spaghetti tossed in a creamy, spicy cod roe (mentaiko) sauce enriched with butter, heavy cream, and a touch of soy sauce, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory depth and gentle heat. Topped with delicate strips of nori and vibrant green onions, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an easy yet elegant option for gluten-free pasta lovers looking to elevate their weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 sacks Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 sheet Nori (seaweed sheet), cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 0 Salt
- 0 Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the mentaiko sauce. Remove the mentaiko from its sac by slitting it open with a knife and scraping the roe into a small bowl. Discard the sac.
Step 3
In a large pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the mentaiko roe to the pan and stir well.
Step 4
Pour in the heavy cream and soy sauce, stirring constantly to combine until the mixture is smooth and warmed through. Be careful not to let the cream boil. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 5
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta well.
Step 6
Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the mentaiko sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Step 7
Serve the mentaiko pasta immediately, topped with strips of nori and chopped green onions. Add more freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (405.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 935.9 |
| Total Fat 65.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 216.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1978.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 17.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 58.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 356.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories