Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Creamy Gochujang Pasta is cheesy and garlicky with just the right amount of heat. This spicy pasta packs a delicious punch that’s sweet, spicy, salty and satisfying. This gochujang pasta recipe is made with simple ingredients and comes together quickly. Gochujang cream pasta is a spice lover’s dream and makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8- ounce linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 medium shallot sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons gochujang paste/sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Chopped chives to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to the pasta instructions. Drain the water and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame. Add oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the sliced garlic and shallots, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and gochujang and cook until the oil starts floating.
- Stir in the broth and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour the heavy cream and season it with salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss it until everything combines well. Add in the parmesan cheese.
- Once done, garnish the creamy gochujang pasta with chopped chives and serve it warm with your favorite protein on the side.
Notes
- Gochujang is usually found in the Asian aisle of your local grocery store.
- Add a little bit of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor.
- Salt the pasta water for the best flavor.
- Reserve a little of the pasta water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick.
- Use pasta that has enough surface area to really collect the sauce. We used linguine, but you could use rigatoni, penne, spaghetti or any similar pasta shape.
- Cook the pasta to al dente, as it will continue to cook when mixed with the sauce.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat so the sauce doesn’t curdle.
- Prep all your sauce ingredients in advance, as it comes together very quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg