5.0 from 3 votes
Gochujang Pasta
This creamy gochujang pasta is so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients! It's saucy, spicy, and perfect for any occasion. You'll definitely be reaching for more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 cups rigatoni pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 shallots sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2½ tablespoons Gochujang or more if you'd like it spicier
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- parmesan
- sesame seeds garnish
- green onions garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water with salt and follow the package instructions to cook the pasta al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet with sesame oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for a minute.
- Add the gochujang to the skillet and give it a stir for 15 to 20 seconds to help release some of the aroma of the gochujang.
- Add the half & half or cream to the skillet and stir until the gochujang and half & half are fully incorporated. Simmer on low for a minute. (Do not boil)
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add the butter if using. If the pasta seems dry, you can add a couple of tablespoons of reserved pasta water at a time until the consistency of the sauce and pasta is to your liking.
- Stir in some shaved parmesan. Top with additional shaved parmesan before serving. Garnish as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.