Description
Gochujang Pasta is a delightful and quick meal that perfectly harmonizes creamy textures with a spicy kick from gochujang, a Korean chili paste. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive dish for entertaining. The combination of garlic, butter, and cheese with the bold flavors of gochujang creates an irresistible sauce that coats your choice of pasta beautifully. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this fusion dish is sure to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta (or any pasta shape)
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Pepper Paste)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in gochujang until well combined.
- Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and stir until smooth. Gradually mix in shredded cheese until melted. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss the drained pasta in the skillet until coated with sauce. Season with black pepper and serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg