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Gochujang Pasta Recipe

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4.2 from 2 reviews

A creamy and spicy Korean-Italian fusion dish, Gochujang Pasta combines the bold flavors of gochujang chili paste with rich heavy cream, butter, and parmesan cheese to create a luscious sauce coating perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, shallots, and a touch of oyster sauce, this quick 20-minute meal is both comforting and packed with umami flavor, garnished with fresh chives and parmesan for an elegant finish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz dried rigatoni pasta (rigatoni, fusilli, spaghetti, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking pasta)

Sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (about 25 g)

Garnish

  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions, then reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Sauté the shallots and garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and diced shallots, cooking and stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. Add gochujang: Stir in the gochujang chili paste and cook for approximately 2 minutes to mellow the heat and deepen the flavor.
  4. Add heavy cream and oyster sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and oyster sauce, stirring to combine. Let the sauce cook gently for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Mix the pasta with the sauce, then incorporate the parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water. Stir well until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta evenly. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to let all flavors meld.
  6. Serve: Transfer the pasta to plates and garnish generously with chopped chives and additional freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, spicy flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the pasta water quantity to achieve your desired sauce consistency; add more if the sauce is too thick.
  • Gochujang varies in spiciness—start with less if you prefer a milder heat and add more to taste.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and smooth melting texture.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-Italian Fusion

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/gochujang-pasta-recipe/