Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti 

1 cup sliced shallots 

6 tablespoons unsalted butter 

1/4 cup miso (preferably awase) 

Freshly ground pepper 

Fresh basil 

Preparation

Cook spaghetti; reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water. Saute shallots in butter. Add miso and water; stir to make a sauce. Toss with pasta, pepper, and basil.