Description

Gochujang Pasta is a comforting dish that brings amazing flavor with simple preparation. Featuring paccheri, creamy sauce, and a hint of spice, it’s an excellent choice for a quick dinner or a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb. paccheri pasta
¼ cup chopped onions
1 green onion; sliced (separate whites and greens)
8 garlic cloves; grated or finely processed
1 bell pepper; orange, yellow, or red, seeds removed and processed with garlic
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoon tomato paste
4 tablespoon gochujang paste
1½ cups heavy cream
1 cup pasta water
3 tablespoon chopped parsley; plus more for garnish
½ cup mozzarella cheese; or more as needed
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese; or more as needed
grated parmesan cheese; for topping

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Instructions

Cook the paccheri pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Blend garlic and bell peppers in a food processor. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add chopped onions and green onions, cooking until softened.
Add the garlic and bell pepper mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in tomato paste and gochujang paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Slowly pour in heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth. Simmer gently until slightly thickened, then taste and adjust seasoning.
Reduce heat to low, add mozzarella and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
Add the cooked paccheri pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in parsley and remaining green onions, warming together briefly.
Plate the pasta, garnish with grated parmesan, additional parsley, and cracked pepper if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra spice, add more gochujang according to your taste.
Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
This dish can be topped with extra cheese for a richer flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 100mg