Tarako Spaghetti (Salted Cod Fish Roe Pesto With Pasta) Recipe

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Tarako Spaghetti (Salted Cod Fish Roe Pesto With Pasta)
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  1. Note 1: a) Tarako comes in sausage-looking pieces b)you can choose either the spicy kind (karashi mentaiko) or just plain tarako c)you can find tarako at the Japanese grocery store, often it is in the freezer.
  2. Cut open the casing on each piece of tarako and gently scrape or squeeze out the roe.
  3. Discard the casings.
  4. Start your water to boil for the spaghetti.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add roe, stirring until the color of the roe changes to a pale orange.
  6. Stir in about half the heavy cream until well blended and heated through. As necessary, you can add the rest of the heavy cream.
  7. Turn off the heat and keep the sauce just warm.
  8. Don't ask me why, but a friend stirs in a spoonful of Kewpie Mayonnaise before tossing this dish together (I love Kewpie mayo, but I haven't tried this addition).
  9. Cook the pasta to al dente.
  10. Drain pasta and toss with sauce (sprinkle on the nori over the top just before taking the plates to the table) to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 793.17 Kcal (3321 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.17g 49%
Cholesterol 900.06mg 300%
Sodium 213.83mg 9%
Potassium 516.33mg 11%
Total Carbs 66.49g 22%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 60.88g 122%
Vitamin C 36.5mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 63.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.13 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.42g 49%
Cholesterol 263.41mg 300%
Sodium 62.58mg 9%
Potassium 151.11mg 11%
Total Carbs 19.46g 22%
Sugars 0.88g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 12%
Protein 17.82g 122%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 61%
Iron 1.5mg 29%
Calcium 18.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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