Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Creamy Gochujang Pasta. A fusion dish that combines the heat of Korean gochujang with the creaminess of Parmesan and heavy cream, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
8 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Gochujang:
2 tablespoons
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup, grated
Soy Sauce:
1 tablespoon
Honey:
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Reserved Pasta Water:
1/4 cup
Green Onions:
2, thinly sliced
Toasted Sesame Seeds:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add Gochujang: Stir in gochujang and cook to bloom the flavor.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, add heavy cream, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water and Parmesan until creamy.
- Finish: Remove from heat, top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang to taste.
- Optional: Add shrimp or chicken for protein.
- Try with udon noodles for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
