Creamy Gochujang Pasta is a bold, spicy-sweet Korean fusion dish made with chili paste, garlic, and cream — ready in under 30 minutes for an easy, crave-worthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or rigatoni)
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2 tbsp butter
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1/2 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 to 1.5 tbsp gochujang
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1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
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Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Pasta water, as needed
Toppings:
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Sliced scallions
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water and drain.
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In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion for 2–3 minutes.
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Add garlic and gochujang; cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in cream and soy sauce; simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved water to thin if needed.
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Stir in sesame oil and Parmesan (if using).
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Serve with toppings and optional protein.