Creamy Gochujang Pasta – 25-Minute Recipe
A bold fusion of Korean gochujang heat and aromatic Indian spices creates a silky, creamy sauce that clings to al dente pasta. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with a spicy, comforting twist.
Recipe by Palak Patel· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 shallots
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- 1Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add the diced shallots and sauté until soft, about 2–3 minutes.
- 3Stir in the minced garlic, gochujang paste, and red chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Add tomato paste, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; stir well and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- 5Reduce heat to medium‑low, pour in the whole milk, and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 6Add the cooked al dente pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat; continue cooking for 3–4 minutes until the sauce clings to the pasta and everything is heated through.
- 7If the sauce appears too thick, splash in a little extra milk and stir to reach desired creaminess.
- 8Remove from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and serve the pasta hot.
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Sauté shallots first
Cook the diced shallots until soft before adding garlic and spices.
Briefly toast spices
Stir the tomato paste and all spices together and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Gentle milk simmer
Reduce heat and simmer the milk for 2–3 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
Adjust sauce thickness
If the sauce becomes too thick, splash in a little extra milk and stir.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Gochujang Pasta with an Indian Twist?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Gochujang Pasta with an Indian Twist recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Gochujang Pasta with an Indian Twist recipe come from?
- It was shared by Palak Patel on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.