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Korean Ssamjang Pasta

Savory Korean Ssamjang Pasta: Quick, Creamy, and Irresistible

Experience a harmonious blend of creamy pasta and spicy ssamjang in this quick Korean Ssamjang Pasta recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon salt adjust according to taste
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ssamjang or substitute with gochujang
  • 6 ounces pork belly or substitute with chicken or tofu
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or substitute with nutritional yeast
  • 1 large egg or replace with silken tofu
For Toppings
  • 2 stalks green onions or substitute with chives or shallots

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the remaining water and set the pasta aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced pork belly until crispy and golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pan, leaving drippings.
  3. Return the skillet to medium heat, add reserved pasta water and ssamjang, whisk until smooth and creamy. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add drained pasta and crispy pork belly into the skillet, toss gently to coat with sauce for about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese and beaten egg until creamy. Serve topped with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta al dente and reserve pasta water for sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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