How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

You can prepare both sauces a day in advance, but cook the pasta fresh for best texture.

Can I use a non-dairy cream substitute?

Yes, coconut cream or oat cream can be used for a dairy-free option.

Can I adjust the heat level?

Yes, add more or less gochujang to suit your heat preference.

What pasta shapes work best?

Long pastas like spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine are ideal for this dish.

Umami-Rich Korean Doenjang Pasta with Gochujang Cream

Name: Umami-Rich Korean Doenjang Pasta with Gochujang Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 300g spaghetti; Salt; 2 tablespoons doenjang; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons gochujang; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 green onions; 1 tablespoon butter; Crushed toasted sesame seeds; Sliced scallions

A fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Korean flavors

This unique pasta dish blends the deep, savory notes of doenjang with the creamy heat of gochujang, resulting in a bold and satisfying meal.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pasta

300g spaghetti

or your favorite long pasta

Salt

for boiling

For the Doenjang Sauce

2 tablespoons doenjang

fermented Korean soybean paste

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 garlic clove

minced

1 teaspoon sugar

For the Gochujang Cream

2 tablespoons gochujang

Korean chili paste

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 green onions

chopped

1 tablespoon butter

For the Garnishes

Crushed toasted sesame seeds

for topping

Sliced scallions

for topping

Preparation

Marinating the Doenjang Sauce

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, combine doenjang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sugar.

Let it rest

Mix until smooth and let it sit for 10 minutes to marry the flavors.

Preparing the Gochujang Cream Sauce

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook gochujang

Add gochujang and stir for 2-3 minutes.

Combine with cream

Pour in heavy cream and stir continuously until well combined.

Ensure the cream doesn’t boil to prevent curdling. Pro Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking as it reduces.

Cooking Process

Boiling the Pasta

Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.

Finishing the Gochujang Cream

Add butter to the cream sauce, reducing it until slightly thickened.

Combining Sauces with Pasta

Toss the cooked pasta with doenjang sauce, then mix with gochujang cream until evenly coated.

Plating & Serving