Description
Creamy Gochujang Pasta is a tantalizing fusion of flavors that elevates your dining experience. This dish combines the rich, velvety texture of cream with the bold heat of gochujang, creating a deliciously spicy sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends, this meal is quick to prepare and sure to impress. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped bell peppers and spinach; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and gochujang; simmer gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg