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Gochujang Carbonara

A creamy, spicy fusion pasta that combines traditional Italian carbonara with Korean gochujang chili paste for bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Korean Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1-2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, egg, parmesan, and gochujang in a bowl.
  3. Cook pancetta in a skillet until crispy.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in egg mixture quickly.
  7. Add pasta water gradually until the sauce becomes creamy.
  8. Season with black pepper and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level.