Description
Creamy Miso Udon is a quick, restaurant-quality noodle dish with a rich, savory sauce made from miso, cream, and parmesan. Chewy udon noodles soak up the silky, umami-packed sauce, while mushrooms add earthy depth and texture — perfect for a comforting 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
2 (7-ounce) packets pre-cooked udon noodles (vacuum-packed or frozen)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (more as needed)
3 cups mushrooms (baby bella, shimeji, oyster, or king oyster)
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 shallot, finely diced
1/2 cup heavy cream (or lighter option as preferred)
1/2 cup pasta water (more as needed)
2 tablespoons miso paste (white or brown)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped roasted nori and red pepper flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles in boiling water according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sear until browned and slightly crispy. Avoid stirring too often to help them caramelize.
- Lower heat to medium, then add butter, garlic, and shallot. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in heavy cream, pasta water, miso paste, and parmesan cheese. Stir until the miso dissolves and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the sauce, tossing gently until evenly coated.
- Plate and garnish with chopped roasted nori and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Use white miso for a mild, creamy flavor or red miso for a deeper, saltier taste.
Replace heavy cream with half-and-half, oat milk, or coconut milk for a lighter or vegan version.
Add spinach, bok choy, edamame, or tofu for extra nutrition.
Save pasta water to help the sauce emulsify and coat the noodles better.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or cream; avoid microwaving for long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 691
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
