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Gochujang Buttered Noodles

Gochujang Buttered Noodles

Delicious Gochujang Buttered Noodles, featuring a spicy garlicky butter sauce, are perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 cloves garlic, finely chopped about ⅓ cup
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup gochujang paste not sauce; see Tip
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
  • finely chopped cilantro or thinly sliced scallions (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and return to its pot.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium-low. Add the garlic and season generously with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic starts to soften but not brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the gochujang, honey and vinegar, and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces significantly, 3 to 4 minutes; it should leave a trail that stays put for about 3 seconds when you drag a spatula across the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the sauce to the pot with the spaghetti and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Vigorously stir until the butter melts and coats the spaghetti.

Notes

These garlicky, buttery noodles are perfect for when you need a stellar pantry meal lickety-split. A packet of fresh or even instant ramen speeds up the meal prep and is ideal when cooking for one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Garlic Butter Noodles, gochujang buttered noodles, Pasta, quick meal, Spicy Noodles
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