Creamy Gochujang Pasta combines spicy Korean chili paste with heavy cream and savory aromatics for a rich, addictive fusion dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
12 oz pasta (spaghetti, rigatoni, etc.)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
2–3 tbsp gochujang paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Salt to taste
Scallions, sesame seeds for garnish
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water.
In skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic and shallots until soft.
Stir in gochujang and cook 1–2 min. Add cream and soy sauce. Simmer gently.
Toss in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir until creamy.
Add Parmesan if using. Garnish and serve hot.
Adjust gochujang to taste. Add sautéed mushrooms, shrimp, or tofu for variation.