Creamy Gochujang Spicy Pasta Recipe | Korean-Style Fusion

Make this bold, creamy gochujang pasta in just 20 minutes. A spicy, Korean-Italian fusion dish that’s rich, addictive, and packed with umami flavour.

Creamy Spicy Gochujang Pasta

4 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 724kcal
Servings: 2 People

Ingredients

  • 300 g Pasta of Choice Linguine or Fettuccine
  • 14 g Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Brown (Yellow) Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Grated
  • 2 Spring Onions (Scallions) Sliced
  • 125 ml Thickened Cream 35% Fat
  • 20 g Gochujang Korean Spice Paste
  • 10 g Honey
  • 15 ml Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Grated
  • Pasta Water To Taste
  • Salt & Pepper

Method

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet instructions, then drain, reserving approximately ¾ cup of the starchy cooking water.

Build the Base

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute, until fragrant.

Make the Sauce

  • Add the cream, gochujang, honey, and soy sauce, stirring until fully combined and smooth. Stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano gradually, tossing to incorporate, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine

  • Add the cooked, drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute, loosening the sauce with the reserved pasta water as needed to reach a silky consistency.

Finish

  • Garnish with extra Parmesan, if using, and the sliced spring onions before serving.
Chef's Tips
Mix the cream, gochujang, honey and soy sauce until fully smooth before the cheese goes in — this gives the gochujang paste a chance to properly dissolve into the sauce rather than staying in clumps once the cheese thickens things up.
Add the Parmigiano Reggiano gradually, tossing as you go — cheese can tighten the sauce quickly, so easing it in gives you more control before you need to loosen things with pasta water.
Hold onto the reserved pasta water rather than adding it all at once — gochujang sauces can seize up fast once the pasta and cheese go in, so having extra water on hand lets you find the right consistency without over-diluting the spice.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, in an airtight container — this is a stable cream-based sauce, so it holds up well either way.
To reheat, warm gently in a pan over low-medium heat or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring in a small splash of water or cream as needed to bring the sauce back to a creamy consistency. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving 550gCalories 724kcalCarbohydrates 93gProtein 23gFat 34gSaturated Fat 10gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 52mgSodium 615mgPotassium 187mgFiber 7gSugar 9gVitamin A 1290IUVitamin C 22mgCalcium 80mgIron 1.5mg

The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion. 

Recipe Notes

Creamy Gochujang Spicy Pasta Storage Instructions

Let the pasta cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce may thicken slightly as it chills.

Creamy Gochujang Spicy Pasta Reheating Instructions

Stovetop (Best Method)

Add a splash of water, milk, or cream to a pan. Reheat the pasta over medium heat, stirring gently until hot and creamy.

Microwave

Add a spoonful of liquid, cover loosely, and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until hot.

Tip: Avoid overheating to prevent the sauce from splitting.

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2 thoughts on “Creamy Gochujang Spicy Pasta”

  1. 4 stars
    I cooked this last night . Added about 300g of thinly sliced chicken breast and some mushrooms. The result was very tasty.

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