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Spaghetti with Gochujang Sauce


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and creamy spaghetti recipe with a gochujang twist.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium shallots (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • to taste Thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Pour in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid then drain the noodles and set aside.
  4. Toss the noodles with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  5. Return the pasta pot to medium heat, then add the remaining olive oil and heat through.
  6. Add the butter and allow to melt then add the shallots and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes.
  7. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, just a few seconds.
  8. Stir in the tomato paste and gochujang, cooking for just 30 seconds to mellow the acidity.
  9. Whisk in the chicken stock until smooth then whisk in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  10. Add the pasta and toss to combine; slowly add the Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
  11. Add the pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time if the sauce is too clumpy.
  12. Divide between warmed pasta bowls and serve hot.
  13. Top with sesame seeds and/or green onion if desired.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, adjust the amount of gochujang to your taste.
  • This dish can be garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg