Description
Spicy Korean gochujang pasta blends creamy sauce with bold chili flavors for an explosive culinary experience. Pasta lovers will appreciate this quick, simple dish that delivers complex taste sensations with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sausages (sliced)
- ½ cup (120 ml) parmesan (grated)
- ½ cup (120 ml) mozzarella (grated)
- ½ cup (120 ml) sharp cheddar (grated)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups (480 ml) macaroni pasta or pasta of choice
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 2.5 tbsps gochujang
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsps sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Combine uncooked pasta and water in a large pot, bringing to a rapid boil over high heat. Reduce to medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping while maintaining some cooking liquid.
- Sausage Integration: Two minutes before pasta reaches perfect tenderness, introduce thinly sliced sausages into the pot, gently mixing with pasta using a wooden spoon.
- Sauce Creation: Lower heat to medium-low and immediately add gochujang sauce, heavy cream, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, glossy sauce coats every pasta strand, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional cheese to taste.
- Serving Finale: Transfer the creamy, spicy pasta to serving plates, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or dried herb flakes. Optionally crown with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an elevated flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir frequently during cooking to stop pasta from clumping and ensure even heat distribution.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Keep some cooking liquid in the pot to help create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats each pasta strand.
- Gochujang Heat Control: Adjust gochujang quantity based on personal spice tolerance; start with less and gradually add more for desired heat level.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg