Description
A vibrant Korean-Japanese fusion dish that blends chewy udon noodles with a rich, creamy, and spicy gochujang-based sauce, offering the perfect balance of heat and umami in every bite.
Ingredients
Frozen Udon Noodles, 2 Packs
Unsalted Butter, 3 tbsp
Garlic, 3 Cloves
Shallots, 2 Medium
Gochujang, 1.5 tbsp
Heavy Cream, 1/2 Cup
Parmesan Cheese, 2 tbsp (optional)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook frozen udon noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some starchy pasta water before draining.
In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sauté until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the gochujang and cook for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
Gradually add cooked udon noodles into the sauce, mixing well to coat.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach a desirable consistency.
Optional: Sprinkle parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined. Season with salt to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Thaw noodles slightly for faster cooking or cook directly from frozen.
Use olive oil in place of butter for a lighter option.
Adjust the amount of gochujang to control spiciness to your taste.
For extra protein, add sautéed tofu or scrambled egg before serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy Pasta Recipes for Quick Family Dinners
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean-Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg