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Creamy Spicy Gochujang Pasta

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

Ingredients

  • 300g (10.5oz) - Pasta of Choice (Linguine, Fettuccine or Spaghetti)
  • 1 Tbsp (14g) - Unsalted Butter
  • 1 - Brown (Yellow Onion), Diced
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
  • 2 - Spring Onions (Scallions), Thinly Sliced
  • ½ Cup (125ml) - Thickened Cream (35% Fat)
  • 1 Tbsp (20g) - Gochujang (Korean Spice Paste)
  • 1 tsp (10g) - Honey
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Pasta Water
  • Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Method

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 1 minute less than the packet instructions and drain. Reserve about 3/4 cup of starchy pasta water.
  • In a pan over medium-high heat, add unsalted butter and sauté the brown onion for 3 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add cream, gochujang, honey and soy sauce and mix until smooth. Add in Parmigiano Reggiano to taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked and drained pasta and mix well to coat. Cook for 1 minute and adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water/
  • Finish with Parmesan (if using). Garnish with spring onions & sesame seeds.
Calories 724kcalCarbohydrates 93gProtein 23gFat 34gSaturated Fat 10gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 52mgSodium 615mgPotassium 187mgFiber 7gSugar 9gVitamin A 1290IUVitamin C 22mgCalcium 80mgIron 1.5mg