Creamy Gochujang Pasta

Name: Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups dry whole wheat pasta (any shape); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion (diced); 1 cup white mushrooms (sliced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp gochujang; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 cup milk of choice; 1 tsp brown sugar; 2 cups baby spinach (chopped); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:9min

This pasta is the perfect mix of spicy, sweet and savory! It's easy to make and filled with fiber and vegetables!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:26:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories430.3 kcal (22%)

Total Fat15.5 g (22%)

Carbs58.4 g (22%)

Sugars14.5 g (16%)

Protein18.9 g (38%)

Sodium631.2 mg (32%)

Fiber7.1 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 ½ cupswhole wheat pasta

dry, any shape

1 Tbspolive oil

0.5yellow onion

diced

1 cupwhite mushrooms

1 Tbspgochujang

1 cupmilk

2 cupsbaby spinach

chopped

¼ cupparmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

First, follow the package instructions to prepare your whole wheat pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion, minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the onions are browned and mushrooms have shrunk.

Step 3

Add the gochujang paste to the skillet, mix, then add the brown sugar and milk. Stir until the gochujang is dissolved. Add the chopped baby spinach and fold into the sauce until wilted.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta and parmesan to the gochujang pasta sauce and toss together. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.

Step 5

Serve with extra parmesan cheese, green onions and your favorite protein if desired. Enjoy!

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