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Bold Gochujang Pasta: A Flavor Bomb for Your Taste Buds

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A spicy, creamy, and savory pasta coated in a gochujang sauce with fresh vegetables, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta of choice

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil

  • 1 small onion (120 g), finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper (150 g), thinly sliced

  • 1 medium carrot (80 g), julienned

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or coconut cream

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped green onions

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • Optional: grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Sauté onion in oil 3–4 minutes.

  3. Add garlic, bell pepper, and carrot; cook 3–4 minutes.

  4. Whisk together cream, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and pepper.

  5. Add sauce to skillet; stir 2–3 minutes.

  6. Toss pasta in skillet with sauce; add reserved water if needed.

  7. Cook 1–2 minutes, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve.

Notes

Adjust gochujang for spice preference. Toss pasta with sauce just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.

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