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Gochujang Carbonara

A creamy, spicy twist on classic carbonara, made with gochujang for a rich, umami-packed sauce. This quick pasta dish is the perfect balance of heat and creaminess! 
Watch me make Gochujang Carbonara
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Noodles
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Korean
Keyword: Creamy Gochujang, Creamy Gochujang Sauce, Easy Dinner, Easy Noodle Recipes, Easy Pasta Recipe, Easy Recipes, Gochujang Carbonara, Korean Fusion, Korean Fusion Pasta, Spicy Asian Recipes, Spicy Carbonara, Udon Carbonara, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 1 bundle Korean udon noodles see note 1
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 strips bacon thinly sliced, see note 2
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra Parmesan
  • Additional bacon
  • Egg yolk for extra richness
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil the udon noodles one minute before al dente and reserve some noodle water before draining.
  • In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, Parmesan, egg yolks, and heavy cream until smooth.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy.
  • Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the pan, tossing to coat.
  • Stir in reserved noodle water and let the sauce thicken.
  • Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with more bacon, Parmesan, an egg yolk, and black pepper.

Notes

(1) Korean udon can be substituted for any udon or noodle of your choice
(2) Guanciale can also be used, I just used bacon for its affordability!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 790kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 49g