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Gochujang Pasta

The BEST weeknight meal: creamy gochujang pasta with a kick
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for pan
  • ¾ white onion finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted vegan butter
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese dairy free or not
  • cup non dairy cream I use coconut
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 lb pasta of choice

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, boil water and a bit of salt for your pasta
  • Dice your onion then add to a pan with avocado oil on medium heat
  • Sauté until the onions are translucent (about 5 min), tossing every minute or so
  • To your onions, add salt, pepper, and garlic and cook until fragrant (about 2 min)
  • Add the tomato paste and gochujang and mix until combined
  • Add in the butter and stir it in with the other ingredients. Cook this mixture for 7-9 minutes tossing every 1-2 minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn/get too brown on the bottom
  • Once your pasta water is boiling, add in your pasta and cook al dente as instructed on the packaging
  • Adjust the heat of your pan to low and add the coconut cream. Stir until combined and let it simmer on low heat for another few minutes
  • Add the pasta water and parmesan to the sauce and stir together. Add more salt to taste and/or more cheese.
  • Transfer the al dente pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated. If you want the sauce to be saucier, add more pasta water. If you want a more sticky texture, add more cheese
  • Storage: airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days