Spicy Gochujang Pasta

Cooking the Pasta 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Preparing the Sauce 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3.Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, cooking until they soften, approximately 5 minutes.

4.Stir in the Gochujang paste and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

5.Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

6.Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bringing It All Together 7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.

8.Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot. Enjoy the fusion of Italian and Korean flavors in every bite!