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5 from 2 votes

Uni Pasta Recipe

Servings 2 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (120 g) uni (sea urchin) plus more for garnish
  • 5 oz pasta spaghetti or thin spaghetti
  • 1 small shallot minced (about 1 tbsp)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tbsp)
  • 2 tsp Sambal olek optional or substitute with your choice of chili paste
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3-4 tbsp pasta water adjust as needed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • chives or scallions finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, combine uni and heavy cream. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
  • Prepare a pot of salted boiling water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Toss in the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Keep stirring and adjust the heat as needed to prevent them from browning.
  • Next, add sambal (if using) and cook for another minute to create a quick chili oil.
  • Pour in the sake and allow it to cook down until reduced by half.
  • Toss in the cooked pasta then pour in the uni cream mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Depending on the thickness of your sauce, that will depend how much pasta water you will need to add. Start with 2 tablespoons then add one tablespoon of pasta water at a time until the sauce is to your desired consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Plate the pasta to serve. Garnish with extra uni and chives. Enjoy!
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Japanese