Gochujang Pasta with Garlic & Scallion
Spicy Korean gochujang transforms spaghetti into a boldly flavored one-pan dinner in under 25 minutes. Finish with butter and fresh scallion for brightness and richness.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 528
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 2 whole scallion, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, ~1 minute.
- 3
Add minced garlic to butter and cook until fragrant, ~45 seconds.
- 4
Stir gochujang into the skillet until smooth, breaking up any lumps.
- 5
Add drained pasta to the skillet with 3/4 cup reserved pasta water.
- 6
Toss constantly for 2 minutes until sauce coats noodles and thickens slightly.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh scallion and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- colander
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