Spicy Gochujang Butter Pasta Recipe
Gochujang pasta: whip up this spicy, creamy butter pasta in under 30 minutes. An easy weeknight meal with a Korean-inspired kick.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3-4 tablespoons Gochujang chile paste
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Melt the butter with the garlic and oregano in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook for 1
- Stir in the Gochujang. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce gently simmer until steaming.
- Add the pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss well to coat for 1-2 minutes, adding more pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan until melted and creamy. Drop in the basil. Serve immediately topped with extra chopped basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.