Gochujang Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
748 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Gochujang Noodles
Description
The dish begins by boiling pasta until al dente and reserving some pasta water. Butter is melted and sautéed with diced shallot and minced garlic until soft and fragrant before toasting the gochujang paste in the mixture to intensify its flavor. Adding reserved pasta water helps smooth the sauce, which is then simmered with heavy cream to create a creamy base. Grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in to lightly thicken the sauce and add savory notes. Tossing the noodles in the sauce allows them to be evenly coated and absorb the complex spicy and creamy flavors.
Gochujang Noodles are served with extra grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning to add a hint of crunch and additional umami flavors. The dish balances creamy, spicy, and cheesy elements, offering a satisfying and flavorful noodle meal.
Variations include using different pasta shapes or noodles, adding protein like shrimp or chicken, or incorporating vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms. Adjusting the amount of gochujang controls the spice level. Using high-quality gochujang and carefully controlling the heat when adding cream helps avoid sauce separation, producing a smooth, creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bucatini or fresh udon
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1/2 shallot about 2 tablespoons, small, diced
- 1 garlic about 1 teaspoon, minced, 1 clove
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan Cheese about 3 tablespoons) plus more for garnish, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Furikake Seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a small handful of salt to the water followed by pasta.
- Boil pasta for 6 to 8 minutes until al dente (or desired doneness). Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Place a large pan over medium heat and melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir gochujang into shallot and garlic mixture and toast for about 1 minute, until chili paste deepens in color.
- Stir in reserved pasta water until mixture is smooth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute. Add grated Parmesan and continue to simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
- Toss pasta into sauce until evenly coated.
- Divide pasta into bowls and top each with more grated Parmesan and Furikake.
Notes
- Substitute noodles with fusilli, wheat egg noodles, or tube-shaped rice cakes for texture variety.
- Add protein like shrimp or shredded chicken to enhance the dish.
- Incorporate vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Adjust gochujang quantity to control spice intensity.
- Use good-quality gochujang for best flavor and avoid overcooking cream to prevent sauce separation.
- Pasta water helps thicken the sauce and improve sauce adherence.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 748 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 748kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1555IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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