Description
Pink Gochujang Cream Pasta is a mouthwatering fusion of spicy and creamy flavors enveloping your favorite pasta. This dish combines the unique depth of gochujang with rich heavy cream, creating a vibrant pink sauce that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your home. With its beautiful presentation and adaptable ingredients, it’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Make sauce: Stir in gochujang and heavy cream until well combined and pink.
- Add cheese: Gradually incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate with sliced green onions on top and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg