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A close-up shot of Gochujang Alfredo noodles served in a speckled ceramic bowl, generously topped with freshly grated parmesan and chopped herbs, highlighting the creamy, spicy sauce coating each strand.
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Gochujang Alfredo

Gochujang Alfredo is a bold, creamy noodle dish that blends spicy Korean chili paste with buttery garlic and parmesan for a comforting twist on pasta night.
Watch me make Gochujang Alfredo
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Noodles, Pasta Recipe
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Italian, Korean
Keyword: Alfredo, Creamy Gochujang, Creamy Gochujang Pasta, Creamy Gochujang Sauce, Creamy Spicy Pasta, Creamy Spicy Sauce, Easy Noodle Recipes, Easy Pasta Recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Fusion Comfort Food, Gochujang Alfredo, Gochujang Noodle Sauce, Gochujang Pasta, Korean Fusion, Korean Fusion Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Spicy Alfredo, Spicy Asian Recipes, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 basil leaves chiffonade
  • 6 oz noodles see note 1
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Optional Garnish: more basil and parmesan

Instructions

  • Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chiffonade the basil.
  • Boil the noodles 1 minute before al dente and reserve some of the water.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the gochujang and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix slightly before adding chili flakes, basil, and parmesan. Stir until combined.
  • Add the noodles and reserved noodle water. Toss until the sauce sticks to the noodles.
  • Plate the noodles and optionally garnish with more basil and parmesan.

Notes

(1) I used fettuccini noodles, but any dried or fresh noodle works!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 50g