Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Creamy Gochujang Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich, savory depth of Korean gochujang with a creamy pasta sauce, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and customizable to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free (with gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
12 ounces Pasta
1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Unsalted Butter
4-5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 small shallot or 1/2 small onion, finely minced
2-3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar or Honey
1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Fresh Chives or Green Onions, for garnish
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 to 1.5 cups of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside
- Sauté Aromatics: While the pasta cooks, melt the olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot (or onion) and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent
- Add Garlic and Gochujang: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Then add the gochujang, brown sugar (or honey), and soy sauce (if using). Cook for about 1 minute to toast the gochujang slightly
- Build the Sauce: Pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicke
- Add Cheese and Season: Remove from heat, stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency
- Serve and Garnish: Plate immediately, garnishing with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh chives or green onions
Notes
Customize with proteins or vegetables as desired.
Adjust spice level based on personal preference.
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