A rich and spicy creamy gochujang pasta recipe blending Korean chili paste with Italian cream and parmesan for the ultimate comfort fusion dish.

Scale

1 pound dried pasta

1 tablespoon salted butter

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1½ tablespoon gochujang paste

1½ cups heavy cream

½ cup grated parmesan

Fresh or dried parsley (optional)

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rapid boil. Add salt and cook pasta according to package.

2. In a large pan, melt butter on medium heat.

3. Add minced garlic, gochujang paste, heavy cream, and parmesan.

4. Cook 3-4 minutes until thickened.

5. Lower heat, add cooked pasta, and toss.

6. Add ¼ cup pasta water to adjust consistency.

7. Top with parmesan and parsley. Serve warm.

For less heat, reduce gochujang to 1 tablespoon.

Add shrimp, mushrooms, or egg for extra protein and flavor.

Keywords: creamy gochujang pasta, spicy pasta, fusion pasta