White Miso & Sesame Carbonara
A Japanese twist on the Italian classic, this creamy carbonara recipe is made with pancetta coated in Mizkan White Miso & Sesame cooking paste. It’s a must-try!


Made using
White Miso & Sesame Cooking Paste
- 100g pancetta
- 50g parmesan, grated
- 3 egg yolks
- 200g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp Mizkan White Miso & Sesame Cooking Paste
- Black pepper, to season
- Parsley, chopped, to garnish
- Mix parmesan, egg yolks, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- Fry pancetta starting from a cold pan to render the fat, then crisp up.
- Remove excess fat, add Mizkan White Miso & Sesame paste, and cook until pancetta is coated.
- Remove pan from heat, add pasta, then stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add pasta water gradually until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Serve topped with more parmesan, black pepper, and parsley. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 100g pancetta
- 50g parmesan, grated
- 3 egg yolks
- 200g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp Mizkan White Miso & Sesame Cooking Paste
- Black pepper, to season
- Parsley, chopped, to garnish

Made using
White Miso & Sesame Cooking Paste
Method
- Mix parmesan, egg yolks, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- Fry pancetta starting from a cold pan to render the fat, then crisp up.
- Remove excess fat, add Mizkan White Miso & Sesame paste, and cook until pancetta is coated.
- Remove pan from heat, add pasta, then stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add pasta water gradually until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Serve topped with more parmesan, black pepper, and parsley. Enjoy!