# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 ounces spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
05 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - Shredded nori or furikake, optional
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta thoroughly.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add white miso paste and soy sauce to the skillet, whisking to combine. Incorporate 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture and achieve a cohesive sauce.
04 - Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all noodles with the sauce. Drizzle toasted sesame oil and lemon juice (if using) over the pasta, then toss again for even distribution.
05 - Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, freshly ground black pepper, and additional shredded nori or furikake if desired.
