Description
This Gochujang Creamy Pasta blends Korean spicy gochujang with a rich coconut milk sauce, balanced by savory soy and tangy vinegar. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s a flavorful vegan pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta of choice (gluten-free or regular)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or dairy-free cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped scallions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped shallot, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Pastes: Stir in gochujang and tomato paste into the skillet. Cook for 1 minute to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Create Sauce: Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Stir thoroughly to blend into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as preferred.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, incorporate reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
- Full-fat coconut milk is recommended for creaminess, but any plant-based cream can substitute.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang for desired spice level.
- Reserve pasta water as it helps loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
