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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

Enjoy a spicy twist with these Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles, a delightful fusion dish that?s rich and comforting.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 748

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 6 ounces dry bucatini or fresh udon
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small shallot, diced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan (about 3 tablespoons) plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake seasoning for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large pan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a small handful of salt to the water followed by pasta.
  2. Boil pasta for 6 to 8 minutes until al dente (or desired doneness). Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  3. Place a large pan over medium heat and melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and saut? for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir gochujang into shallot and garlic mixture and toast for about 1 minute, until chili paste deepens in color.
  5. Stir in reserved pasta water until mixture is smooth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute. Add grated Parmesan and continue to simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Toss pasta into sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Divide pasta into bowls and top each with more grated Parmesan and Furikake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 22gFat: 41gSodium: 373mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize with proteins or veggies. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or for special occasions.

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