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Gochujang Pasta

This vegan gochujang pasta is perfectly creamy and has a spicy and sweet kick from the gochujang paste. Enjoy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for pan
  • ¾ white onion finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted vegan butter
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese dairy free or not
  • cup non dairy cream I use coconut
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 lb pasta of choice

Instructions
 

  • Add onion to a pan with avocado oil on medium heat
  • Cook until onions are translucent (about 5 min). Toss every 1 min or so
  • While the onions are cooking, start boiling water, add salt, and make your pasta
  • Add the salt, pepper, and garlic and cook until fragrant (about 2 min)
  • Adjust the heat to medium high and add the tomato paste and gochujang.
  • Mix to combine with the other ingredients, then add 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt and stir together. Cook the tomato and gochujang paste mixture for 7-9 minutes. Toss every 1-2 min, it’s okay if it gets a bit brown on the bottom- it adds more flavor!
  • Adjust the heat to low and add the non-dairy cream. Stir until combined and let it simmer on low heat for another few minutes.
  • Add the pasta water and parmesan to the sauce and stir together. Add more salt to taste and/or more cheese.
  • Transfer the al dente pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated. If you want the sauce to be saucier, add more pasta water. If you want a more sticky texture, add more cheese. -Enjoy!