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Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Burrata
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 415°F. Cut the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 50–60 minutes until soft.
2
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
3
In a skillet, melt butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
4
Squeeze roasted garlic into the skillet and mash. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
5
Add gochujang and mix well into the butter-garlic base.
6
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and basil.
8
Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
9
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Stir to coat evenly. Add more cream if desired.
10
Serve with a ball of burrata on top and enjoy hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Garlic Low and Slow 🧄Roast the whole garlic head at 400°F for 35-40 minutes wrapped in foil to ensure deep caramelization and sweet, buttery texture that becomes the foundation of your sauce.
- Temper Gochujang with Pasta Water 💧Always whisk gochujang with reserved pasta water before adding cream to prevent lumps and create a silky, well-integrated sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
- Add Burrata at the Last Second ❄️Place burrata on the plated pasta just before serving—the residual heat will soften it slightly while keeping its creamy center intact, creating a luxurious contrast.
- Build Umami Layers 🎭Toast the chili flakes in butter for 30 seconds before adding cream to bloom their flavor, and finish with both Parmesan and mozzarella for complex, deep savory notes.
- Reserve Pasta Water Generously 🍝Save 1-1.5 cups of starchy pasta water before draining—use it to adjust sauce consistency and help emulsify the cream, creating a silky coating that clings to each strand.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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