Zesty Gochujang Creamy Pasta
Elevate your dinner experience with this Zesty Gochujang Creamy Pasta, a delicious blend of creamy texture and spicy heat. Featuring the rich flavor of gochujang, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Easy to customize with your favorite proteins and vegetables, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1/2 cup gochujang
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in gochujang and heavy cream; mix well until smooth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and fresh spinach; gently mix until the pasta is coated and spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg