Description
A flavorful fusion recipe that blends creamy Italian pasta with the spicy, savory, and slightly sweet Korean gochujang sauce. This creamy gochujang pasta delivers a rich and comforting meal with a perfect balance of heat and umami, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 200 g pasta
Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: In a pan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Gochujang: Stir in the gochujang paste, cooking briefly to release its flavors.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the gochujang mixture.
- Simmer Sauce: Add the reserved pasta water to the pan and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat each strand evenly.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta beautifully.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of gochujang according to your heat preference.
- For added protein or variety, include cooked chicken, shrimp, or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
