Simple Gochujang Pasta Without Cream

Enjoy this delicious and simple recipe for Gochujang Pasta Without Cream, combining classic Italian flavors with the bold taste of Korean gochujang paste!

Gochujang Pasta Without Cream

Gochujang Pasta brings together the best of Korean and Italian flavors for a unique and tasty meal.

For those who prefer a lighter option without cream, this recipe is a great choice. It offers a delicious and spicy twist on traditional pasta dishes.

The star of the dish is gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste. It adds a spicy and savory kick.

What sets gochujang apart is its versatility. It pairs well with rice, pasta, and pretty much anything else. It’s one of my go-to ingredients for flavoring my dishes.

Without the cream, this dish stays light and refreshing while still packing a punch with the heat from the gochujang paste.

This Gochujang Pasta has become one of my go-to fusion recipes at home, and I think you’ll love it too.

Ingredients

Pasta: Spaghetti or any pasta of your choice

Vegetables: Onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro and green pepper.

Gochujang paste

Seasoning: Salt and pepper, to taste

Oil: Oilve oil or any vegetable oil of your choice.

Water to boil pasta

Note: It’s important to be mindful of the amount of salt you add, as Gochujang paste already contains salt. Adding too much salt can make the dish overly salty.

Instructions

• Boil your choice of pasta for 10 minutes on medium-high heat.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Add half a tablespoon of oil to the pasta to prevent sticking, and set it aside.

Note: Save either 1/2 or 1 cup of pasta water for later use.

• Heat up oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Add minced garlic for a few minutes.
• Then add chopped onion and cook until onions are translucent.
• Next, add diced tomatoes and cook until they become mushy.

• Add green pepper and cook it for 2 minutes.
• Add gochujang to the pan and mix everything well.
• Then, add 1/2 cup of water (pasta water) and stir until the gochujang has dissolved and the sauce is well combined.

• Add the boiled spaghetti into the pan with the sauce to ensure it’s evenly coated.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook it for 2-3 mins.
• Finally, garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Serving & Storage

Serving

• This spicy fusion pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
• You can serve it with a side salad or garlic bread to make it a complete meal.

Storage

• You can store pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat it, use a pan and add some water to prevent it from drying.

Tips

• You can adjust the amount of gochujang to make the dish more or less spicy according to your preference.
• You can add vegetables like peas, carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms to make the dish more nutritious.
• You can add your favorite proteins, such as tofu, egg, or chicken, to make it even more delicious.
• If you want to make the dish gluten-free, you can use gluten-free spaghetti.

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