In case you’re questioning, sure, I’m on a little bit of a pasta kick. Oh and a gochujang kick. So what higher dinner to share than a silky, spicy, luxurious gochujang carbonara recipe?!
I first shared my tackle conventional pasta carbonara again in 2019 and lots of of you (and Tony) instructed me how a lot you really liked how straightforward and scrumptious it was. I used to be dreaming about that dish not too way back and remembered I had some gochujang nonetheless sitting in my fridge after making these Candy and Spicy Gochujang Hen Bowls, and as you guessed it, I made a decision so as to add some to my carbonara sauce.
Hellooo spicy, savory, creamy, umami taste MAGIC. This gochujang carbonara has all of it. Simply belief me after I say you could put this in your dinner menu ASAP — it’s good for date night time or any time you wish to make one thing that feels just a little particular. Possibly it’s only a Tuesday night time? Sounds good to me.
What’s gochujang?
I’ve been including gochujang, which is a Korean crimson chili paste, to numerous completely different recipes these days as a result of it provides an incredible sweetness, spiciness, and savoriness to all varieties of dishes. It’s SO versatile and such a enjoyable ingredient to make use of!
A brand new tackle conventional carbonara
You most likely know pasta carbonara as an Italian dish made with onerous cheese resembling pecorino romano or parmesan, eggs, guanciale (an Italian cured meat), freshly floor black pepper, and pasta. Most pasta carbonara recipes are made with spaghetti, however it’s additionally frequent to make use of bucatini, linguine, rigatoni, or angel hair pasta.
This gochujang carbonara (because the title suggests) kicks up the warmth and taste with the addition of gochujang! The pasta nonetheless will get that beautiful creaminess that you just’ll discover with conventional carbonara, however with some additional spice. We’re additionally getting that savory taste from bacon as an alternative of guanciale as a result of it’s extra available and nonetheless scrumptious.
All the pieces you’ll must make gochujang carbonara
Now that we’ve lined a few of the key substances on this beautiful gochujang pasta, let’s chat about the remaining:
- Bacon: as I discussed, I like to make use of bacon on this recipe as a result of that’s what I normally have available.
- Cheese: similar to common carbonara you’ll want grated pecorino romano or parmesan.
- Eggs: one other staple in carbonara recipes? Eggs! They offer the sauce an additional creamy texture (extra on this beneath).
- Gochujang: the star of the present! You’ll simply want a few tablespoons of gochujang and may simply alter the spice through the use of kind of.
- Spices: you’ll additionally want salt, garlic powder, and freshly floor black pepper.
- Pasta: be happy to get artistic right here! I like utilizing fettuccine, conchiglie, or shellbows.
- To garnish: high your bowl with scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and just a little lemon zest for brightness.
Can I make it vegan or dairy free?
The eggs and bacon are actually what make this a gochujang carbonara as an alternative of simply pasta with gochujang, so I don’t have a simple vegan substitute that may produce the identical consequence. Be at liberty to attempt utilizing a dairy free parmesan that you just like (and that melts properly!) to maintain the dish dairy free!
Suggestions for making good carbonara
There are just a few suggestions and tips I’ve that may make it easier to make this gochujang carbonara completely each time!
- Get your substances prepared. This recipe goes rapidly so that you’ll simply must be sure you have every little thing out, measured and prepared so that you aren’t scrambling.
- Season your pasta water. Keep in mind to generously season the pasta water with salt once you prepare dinner your pasta. This can naturally add taste to the noodles themselves.
- Toss the pasta rapidly. As soon as the pasta is completed and drained, add it again to the pot and rapidly toss it with the egg, cheese & gochujang sauce. The heat from the pasta shall be sufficient to set the eggs to create a pleasant, creamy sauce as an alternative of scrambled eggs.
- Add the correct quantity of pasta water. The reserved pasta water will assist to make the pasta good and creamy to your liking. On this recipe, I stream in 1/2 cup to create a pleasant consistency however add extra as wanted to make it creamier.
Storing suggestions
Retailer any leftover gochujang carbonara in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. Please notice that the pasta received’t be as creamy popping out of the fridge, so I’d advocate reheating it on the stovetop with just a little olive oil to return a few of the creamy texture.
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I hope you’re keen on this gochujang carbonara recipe! For those who make it you’ll want to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!
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Flavorful gochujang carbonara made with easy substances in simply half-hour. This scrumptious tackle conventional pasta carbonara has an exquisite kick of warmth from the gochujang, plus the luxurious creaminess that you already know and love! Enjoyable and straightforward consolation meals that is assured to impress.
Elements
- For the pasta:
- 10 ounces thick-cut bacon
- ¾ cup (3 ounces) grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus extra to garnish
- 2 massive eggs, at room temperature
- 2 to three tablespoons Gochujang, relying how spicy you prefer it
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to style
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly floor black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta (I like fettuccine, conchiglie or shellbows for this!)*
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- For garnish:
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds (black and white are nice!)
- Lemon zest, non-compulsory for brightness
Directions
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Cook dinner the bacon: Add bacon to a big skillet or pan and place over medium warmth, prepare dinner bacon on either side till golden brown. If the pan begins to smoke at any level, merely decrease the warmth. I at all times prepare dinner my bacon on medium to medium low warmth. As soon as bacon is completed, switch to a reducing board and blot with a paper towel to soak up extra grease, then coarsely chop and put aside.
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Alternatively prepare dinner the bacon within the oven: Rigorously place bacon in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place bacon right into a COLD oven, shut the door and preheat the oven to 425 levels F. Bake till bacon has reached your required stage of crispiness, 15 to 25 minutes.
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Whereas the bacon cooks, make the sauce and pasta: In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the parmesan, eggs, Gochujang, salt, garlic powder and many freshly floor black pepper till well-combined. Put aside.
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Cook dinner the pasta: Convey a big pot of salted water to a boil over excessive warmth. Add pasta and boil till al dente, based on the bundle instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then take away from warmth and drain. Add pasta again to the pot, instantly add the egg and cheese combination, and use tongs to rapidly and totally coat the pasta with the combination. The heat of the pasta will remodel the eggs right into a creamy sauce; it shouldn’t be curdled or chunky. Stream in ½ cup pasta water and toss once more to coat the noodles so they’re shiny and creamy. Add extra pasta water, as mandatory, to create a creamier sauce. Style and season with extra salt, as wanted.
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Serve: Divide pasta between bowls or plates. Prime with bacon items and sprinkle every bowl with about 1 tablespoon of grated or shaved parmesan and scallions. For those who’d like just a little brightness, I counsel including just a little lemon (or lime!) zest on high. End it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and dig in! Serves 4-6.
Recipe Notes
*To make gluten free: merely use your favourite gluten free pasta.
Vitamin
Serving: 1serving (primarily based on 6)Energy: 499calCarbohydrates: 46.1gProtein: 19.6gFats: 25.7gSaturated Fats: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3.6g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Images by Eat Love Eats
