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Quick And Easy Creamy Gojuchang Pasta: 20 Minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian, Korean
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 200g Pasta (or linguine/spaghetti)
  • 1 tsp Salt (for your pasta water)
  • 1 Onion finely chopped (medium sized)
  • 3 Garlic gloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Gojuchang paste (alcohol free)
  • 1/2 cup Cream cheese (120 g)
  • 1/2 cup Pasta water (reserved from cooking pasta)
  • Salt and peper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This will be cooking while you make the sauce.
  • Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and continue sautéing for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the gojuchang paste to the skillet with onions and garlic. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually, stirring continuously to form a smooth sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese to the skillet.
  • Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly with the gojuchang cream sauce.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a bit more reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste and serve.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
Keyword Easy dinners, gojuchang, italian food, Korean food, pasta, Spicy pasta, vegetarian dinners