Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Creamy Gochujang Pasta that combines the heat of Korean chili paste with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese. A quick and easy fusion dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare sauce: Sauté garlic and shallot. Add gochujang, cream, milk, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with sauce and Parmesan cheese. Add pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang for spice level.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, shrimp, or crispy tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
