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Gochujang Pasta

Gochujang Pasta - with Vodka & Cream

Like your favourite Vodka Pasta (or Gigi Hadid pasta) with a Korean twist. Creamy, spicy, easy and super tasty.
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta*
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru**
  • 1/3 cup Gochujang
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Start cooking your pasta in boiling, salted water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and the Gochugaru and let cook 2 minutes.
  • Add in the Gochujang and allow to cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in the vodka and let cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Pour in the cream and whisk until combined and uniform.
  • Add in a good scoop of pasta water and mix well.
  • Stir in the butter.
  • Add in the pasta (using more pasta water if you want a thinner sauce).
  • Stir, remove from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan and Gochugaru, if desired.

Notes

*or your pasta of choice
**optional
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