Description
A bold and creamy fusion of Korean spice and Italian comfort, Gochujang Pappardelle delivers silky pasta ribbons coated in a luscious gochujang cream sauce that’s savory, spicy, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pappardelle Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang Paste
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. In a deep sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in gochujang and cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, then slowly stir in the heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce over low heat, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in sesame oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan if using and garnish with scallions.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust gochujang amount based on your spice preference.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Use coconut cream to make it dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Gochujang Pasta, Korean Fusion, Creamy Pappardelle, Spicy Pasta, Easy Weeknight Dinner