Description
This Creamy Gochujang Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner with a spicy twist! It’s velvety, cheesy, and packs a savory-sweet heat thanks to gochujang, balanced perfectly with garlic, cream, and Parmesan. Trust me—this fusion pasta is a total game-changer! #gochujangrecipes #spicypasta #creamygochujang #easyweeknightdinner #fusionfood
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup gochujang
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in gochujang and heavy cream. Simmer gently while stirring, until sauce is smooth and heated through.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use linguine, spaghetti, or even rigatoni—any pasta shape works beautifully.
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Add a splash of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Not too spicy? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg