25-Minute Creamy Gochujang Pasta

This creamy gochujang pasta recipe has become my new favorite pasta sauce. In just 25 minutes, you’ll pull together a creamy pasta sauce packed with complex umami flavor - this will surely be a household hit!

Gochujang’s savory umami flavor and subtle heat make it a fantastic addition to pasta sauce.  It blends beautifully with creamy or tomato-based sauces. The touch of sweetness helps round out the spices.

You can definitely enjoy eating from a tub of gochujang without cooking it beforehand. It’s a Korean fermented chili paste commonly used as a condiment or ingredient in different recipes.

Does gochujang need to be cooked before eating?

Pasta Butter Garlic  Gochujang (mild or spicy) Heavy Cream Parmesan Scallions Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

1

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

2

Add the gochujang paste. Whisk together until combined.

3

Pour in the heavy cream, pasta water, and parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until sauce thickens slightly.

4

Add the cooked pasta and chopped herbs to the sauce. Toss to coat pasta fully.

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