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Gochujang Pasta
Try this Korean-inspired fusion Gochujang Pasta made with large rigatoni pasta, shrimp and mushrooms adorned in a velvety Gochujang-infused cream sauce. Ready to impress in just a few simple steps and less than 15 minutes!
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large Rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt (added to pasta water)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (baby Bella, white or shiitake mushrooms)
- ½ pound large shrimp (about 14)
- ¼ cup Gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the gochujang and heavy cream, stirring until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is heated through.
- Toss in the cooked rigatoni pasta, ensuring it's evenly coated with the sauce.
- Finally, add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and toss until the spinach wilts slightly.
- Serve the Gochujang pasta hot, garnished with additional cheese, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1143IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1143IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.