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Gochujang Pasta
John

Gochujang Pasta Recipe

Creamy, spicy Gochujang pasta fuses Korean heat with Italian comfort. Ready in 20 mins for easy dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 535

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fusilli or bucatini pasta
  • 3 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saute pan
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in gochujang paste and cook 1 minute until toasted.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Off heat, stir in parmesan until melted. Add pasta water if needed.
  5. Add drained pasta, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Toast gochujang for deeper flavor.
  • Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • For vegan: coconut cream + nutritional yeast.