Gochujang Butter Pasta Recipe | Korean Fusion Creamy Pasta

If you love fusion food that blends creamy comfort with a spicy Korean twist, you’ll fall in love with Gochujang Butter Pasta. This dish brings together two worlds, the silky richness of Italian pasta and the deep, umami spice of Korean gochujang (red chilli paste).

Born out of curiosity in home kitchens, this pasta quickly became a favourite for its balanced mix of sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours. The gochujang butter sauce clings to each strand of pasta, creating a glossy, flavourful coating that’s both comforting and exciting. Add shrimp, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, and you’ve got a dish that feels both familiar and bold.

More and more people are cooking gochujang butter pasta because it’s:

• Quick and easy — ready in under 20 minutes.
• Perfect for weeknights yet special enough for a date night.
• A creative way to use that jar of gochujang sitting in your fridge.

Whether you’re new to Korean ingredients or already love spicy food, this fusion recipe will introduce you to the addictive charm of gochujang in a whole new way.

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Gochujang Butter Pasta

Gochujang Butter Pasta is a Korean fusion dish that combines the rich, spicy-sweet flavour of gochujang (Korean chilli paste) with creamy butter and Parmesan cheese. The sauce coats the pasta beautifully, creating a perfectly balanced blend of heat, sweetness, and umami.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 1 person

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: fusion Korean, korean

Calories: 650

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Make the Gochujang Butter ( 2-3 servings for pasta)

• 100 g unsalted butter
• ¾ tbsp gochujang Korean red chili paste
• ½ tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tbsp honey

Cook the Pasta

• 100 g pasta spaghetti or linguine work best
• 50 g frozen shrimp thawed and patted dry
• ½ tbsp minced garlic
• 30 g minced onion
• 1½-2 tbsp gochujang butter adjust to taste
• A pinch of black pepper
• Chopped green onion for topping

Method

 

Make the Gochujang Butter

1. Soften the butter at room temperature in a mixing bowl.
   
2. Add gochujang, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and honey.
   
3. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
   
4. Store in the fridge to firm up.

Cook the pasta

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 10 minutes less than the package instructions.
   
2. Drain, reserving about 3 tbsp of pasta water.
   
3. In a pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and onion over low heat until fragrant.
   
4. Add shrimp and cook until just done.
   
5. Add 1½–2 tbsp of gochujang butter to the pan and let it melt over low heat.
   
6. Add the cooked pasta and a few tablespoons of pasta water.
   
7. Toss until everything is evenly coated and glossy.
   
8. Season with black pepper to taste.
   
9. Plate the pasta and top with chopped green onion and extra Parmesan cheese.
   

Notes

Tips

• For a milder flavour, reduce gochujang and add a bit more honey.
• You can substitute shrimp with bacon, squid, or mushrooms.
• The leftover gochujang butter is great on rice, toast, or roasted veggies!
• Best Pasta Types for Gochujang Butter Pasta
  1. Spaghetti – ⭐ Most recommended
     • The go-to choice for balance.
     • Thin enough for light coating but sturdy enough to hold the buttery gochujang sauce evenly.
  2. Linguine
     • Slightly flatter than spaghetti, giving more surface area for the sauce.
     • Great if you want a silkier texture.
  3. Fettuccine
     • Works well if you prefer a creamy, richer version.
     • Perfect for extra butter or cheese lovers.
  4. Angel Hair (Capellini)
     • Light and delicate — nice if you want a quick, subtle version.
     • Best with less sauce, since it can get soggy easily.
  5. Penne or Fusilli (short pasta option)
     • Good for a more casual, spoonable dish.
     • The grooves trap bits of garlic, shrimp, and gochujang butter beautifully.
  6. If you want a Korean fusion twist, you can even use ramen noodles or somen instead of pasta

Gochujang Butter Pasta is proof that simple ingredients can create unforgettable flavours. It’s the kind of meal that satisfies cravings for both creamy and spicy, all in one bite. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again.

If you enjoyed this dish, try experimenting with other proteins like bacon, squid, or tofu, and don’t forget to save your homemade gochujang butter; it’s perfect for rice bowls, grilled vegetables, or even toast.

Bring a little Korean heat to your kitchen tonight, one bowl of gochujang butter pasta at a time.

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