Burst Tomato Miso Noodles
An umami-rich fusion pasta combining juicy blistered tomatoes and savory miso sauce with a crunchy everything bagel topping.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ramen noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, plus more serving
- Everything but the bagel seasoning, for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro, for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water, and set them aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and a small pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Lightly smash the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to help create a sauce. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes have mostly broken down, about 10 minutes. Add in a pinch of sugar.
- Whisk in the miso paste and about 2 tablespoons of the reserved hot pasta water until smooth. Keep adding more water as needed until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss in the drained noodles to coat. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Top with more Parmesan, everything but the bagel seasoning, and fresh herbs. Serve.