Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of creamy gochujang pasta—a comforting dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the spicy kick of gochujang. This delightful recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Each twirl of this luscious pasta will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sliced bell peppers and your choice of protein; cook until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, and sesame oil. Pour over sautéed ingredients in the skillet.
- Add cooked pasta and toss gently to coat every strand in the sauce.
- Stir in fresh baby spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg