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 al dente and reserve one cup of pasta water
2. Sauté leeks in oil until softened, about 5 min
3. Add mushrooms, season with salt, and sauté until brown (about 10 minutes)
4. Stir miso into the reserved pasta water and add to the mushrooms along with the pasta and the cheese
5. Garnish with parsley and parmesan