Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy pasta and the briny sweetness of tobiko with this unique recipe. Infused with soy sauce, a touch of wasabi, and a hint of seaweed, this dish is a quick yet luxurious meal that brings the flavors of sushi into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 oz grated Parmesan or sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp wasabi paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ tbsp tobiko (flying fish roe), plus extra for garnish
- 1 sheet of nori, cut into thin strips
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Water from boiled pasta (reserve 1 cup)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking Steps:
- In the same pot (off the heat), combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan or white Cheddar, soy sauce, wasabi paste, and butter.
- Add ¾ cup of the reserved pasta water to the mixture. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Add more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Add salt if necessary, tasting as you go.
- Gently fold in the tobiko to incorporate its flavor without breaking the eggs.
Serving:
- Plate the pasta, and top each serving with additional tobiko, nori strips, and scallions. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone or Boursin.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the wasabi paste by ½ teaspoon.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with sparkling wine or chilled sake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Party & Appetizers
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Tobiko