Description
A delightful and comforting pasta dish featuring creamy gochujang sauce, ideal for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti or your preferred pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup broccoli florets and/or bell peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the gochujang and soy sauce. Allow it to gently simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Veggies: Stir in the broccoli and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until just tender.
- Combine Pasta & Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually stir in reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the pasta among plates, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins; also consider using coconut cream and nutritional yeast for vegan options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, gochujang, vegetarian dish, quick meal