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Gochujang Butter Noodles
Spicy, glossy noodles in a gochujang-butter sauce — the viral 15-minute dinner that hits sweet, heat, and umami in every bite.
Prep 5 min
Cook 12 min
Total 17 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Step 2 — Noodles
- 12 oz spaghetti or udon
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Soft-boiled eggs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles
Cook noodles in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Make the sauce
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant and glossy.
- 3
Toss and serve
Add noodles and a splash of pasta water. Toss 2 minutes until coated and silky. Finish with sesame oil, green onions, sesame seeds, and soft-boiled eggs.
Nutrition per serving: 420 cal · 12g protein · 58g carbs · 16g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
