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Gochujang Pasta Recipe

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This Gochujang Pasta recipe offers a creamy, mildly spicy fusion of Italian and Korean flavors, combining tender Bucatini pasta with a rich sauce made from gochujang, butter, cream, and cheese. Perfect for those seeking a unique and comforting weeknight meal with a hint of heat and umami.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz dry Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta (Bucatini pasta) or any pasta shape you prefer

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Pepper Paste Sauce)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt if desired to season the pasta water. Add the Bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically 7-12 minutes, until pasta reaches your preferred texture.
  2. Drain Pasta: Once cooked, strain the pasta in a colander and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  3. Start Sauce: In a sauté pan, melt the butter and warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and, if using, freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, to avoid bitterness.
  4. Add Gochujang and Dairy: Stir in the gochujang paste, heavy cream, and shredded cheese. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained Bucatini pasta to the pan and toss well to coat each strand evenly with the gochujang cream sauce.
  6. Serve: Transfer the pasta to serving plates, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Gochujang adds a mild to moderate spiciness with a deep fermented umami flavor—adjust quantity to taste.
  • You can substitute parmesan with cheddar cheese for a sharper flavor.
  • If you prefer a less rich sauce, reduce the heavy cream or substitute with milk.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic as it will create bitterness in the sauce.
  • This recipe works well with any long pasta shape such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley to add a pop of color and freshness.

Keywords: Gochujang pasta, Korean fusion pasta, spicy creamy pasta, Bucatini pasta recipe, easy weeknight dinner, Korean chili paste pasta

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