Miso Mushroom and Leek Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, trimmed (~2 cups)
• 1½ lbs mushrooms (cremini, shittake, oyster, etc), stemmed and sliced
• 1 lb short pasta (ziti, cavatappi)
• 2 tbs white miso
• ¾ C grated parmesan
• 1 tbs sherry or red wine vinegar
• 1 tbs parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Sauté Leeks: Heat oil in a skillet and sauté leeks until softened, ~5 minutes.
3. Brown Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, season with salt, and sauté until well browned, ~10 minutes.
4. Build Sauce: Stir miso into the reserved pasta water and add to the mushrooms along with the pasta and cheese.
5. Finish: Toss gently to coat. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, then serve.

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