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Gochujang Pasta

Keri Bevan
This gochujang pasta is ultra creamy with just the right amount of heat. If you want to showcase the rich, complex flavors of Korean fermented chili paste, this is the recipe for you! The velvety texture of the sauce coats each piece of pasta, delivering the perfect combination of sweetness and savory depth with a moderate kick of spicy.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta I used rigatoni
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • green onion chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  • In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup (or agave nectar), and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  • Pour the coconut milk into the pan. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the gochujang sauce to the coconut milk, stirring well to combine. Let the sauce simmer until it's thickened. If you want an even thicker sauce, simply add a cornstarch slurry of ½ tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
  • Serve the creamy gochujang pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator Storage

  • Allow the gochujang pasta to cool to room temperature before storing. Transfer the pasta to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator. Gochujang pasta can typically last for 3-5 days when refrigerated.

Freezer Storage

  • Ensure that the gochujang pasta is completely cooled before freezing. If you plan to freeze in portions, divide the pasta into meal-sized servings in airtight freezer bags or containers. This makes it easier to thaw only what you need. Gochujang pasta can be stored in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Reheating

  • Transfer the frozen pasta to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight.
  • Reheat the thawed pasta on the stovetop over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally until it's heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 267mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gochujang Pasta
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