This spicy, savory and creamy One Pot Gochujang Pasta is so easy to make. And it comes together within just 25 minutes!
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**Recipe originally published: August 12, 2023, Post updated: July 13, 2024
Easy Pasta Recipe For Lunch Or Dinner
Here’s an easy pasta recipe that you can add to your arsenal for whenever you want to whip up a quick weeknight dinner, or whenever you’re feeling a bit lazy.
And the best part is that it’s a one pot meal! So there’s less things to clean up after the cooking.
One Pot Gochujang Pasta
The ingredient that’s the star of the show for this dish is gochujang. Gochujang is a Korean red pepper paste that’s spicy, sweet, and savory. It’s a condiment that’s used in a lot of Korean cooking, like marinades, stir-fry, and stews.
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It pairs so well with tomato paste, which becomes the perfect base for our pasta dish. The sauce of this dish has a creamy consistency thanks to the addition of heavy cream, butter, and a combination of parmesan, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
- Pasta: I used macaroni, but you can substitute with any pasta of your choice. Some other great pasta options that captures the sauce well are rigatoni, penne, and shell pasta. You can also go for pappardelle, fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguine.
- Water
- Sausages
- Gochujang: Korean condiment of red pepper paste.
- Tomato paste
- Sugar: Sugar is used to help round out the flavors.
- Garlic powder
- Grated parmesan
- Grated mozzarella
- Grated sharp cheddar
- Butter
- Heavy cream: It helps to yield that thick and creamy consistency of the sauce. And its lower moisture content (as compared to milk) makes it easier for parmesan to melt.
- Salt: If needed
how to make one pot gochujang pasta
- In a pot add pasta and water and bring to boil over high heat.
- Once the water starts boiling, turn down to medium or medium low heat and cook as long as the recommended time on the package instructions– stirring occasionally. If the pasta is still not cooked, add 1-3 more minutes. You want there to be some pasta water left but not too much (see notes).
- When there is 2 minutes left, add the sliced sausages and stir.
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn heat down to medium low and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well until well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Add salt if needed.
- Serve while hot with fresh/dried parsley and shredded parmesan on top. Enjoy!
notes for one pot gochujang pasta
How much water do I need?
Depends on the kind of pasta you use and your stove, the amount of water varies. Start with 1 extra cup of water to pasta ratio. So if you’re using 1 cup of pasta, add 2 cups of water. If the water completely evaporates while it’s cooking, add more water– 1/2-1 cup at a time. You still want some pasta water by the time you’re done cooking.
Can I adjust the amount of gochujang used?
Yes! Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preference. The more you add, the spicier it is. Adjust to taste with salt and sugar.
Can this recipe be vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, it can! Make this dish vegetarian by skipping the sausage or substituting with veggies.
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One Pot Gochujang Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta or pasta of choice
- 3 cups water see notes
- 2 sliced sausages
- 2.5 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a pot add pasta and water and bring to boil over high heat.
- Once the water starts boiling, turn down to medium or medium low heat and cook as long as the recommended time on the package instructions– stirring occasionally. If the pasta is still not cooked, add 1-3 more minutes. You want there to be some pasta water left but not too much (see notes).
- When there is 2 minutes left, add the sliced sausages and stir.
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn heat down to medium low and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well until well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Add salt if needed.
- Serve while hot with fresh/dried parsley and shredded parmesan on top. Enjoy!
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