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Gochujang Pasta

Easy to make and full of flavor, this spicy gochujang pasta takes fusion cooking to a whole new level. By adding gochujang - a Korean fermented pepper paste - to a simple cream based sauce, you can create an incredible depth of flavor in a short amount of time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al denté, following instructions on package. 
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat. 
  • Add gochujang and tomato paste, stirring to coat shallots and garlic in the paste. 
  • Whisk in the heavy cream. 
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat pasta. 
  • Add pecorino romano cheese. Stir to incorporate.
  • Garnish with chives and serve. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 10g Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 37mg Sodium: 66mg Potassium: 206mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 489IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 69mg Iron: 1mg