Gochujang Butter Noodles
A 2026 viral-roundup pantry staple: gochujang bloomed in melted butter with garlic and honey, loosened with soy sauce and starchy pasta water, then tossed with noodles for a fifteen-minute sweet-spicy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 1 lb spaghetti until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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2
While the noodles cook, melt the 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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3
Add the 2 tbsp gochujang paste and 4 cloves minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and deep red.
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4
Stir in the 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, then add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
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5
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated, adding more pasta water as needed for a glossy sauce.
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6
Remove from heat and divide among bowls. Top with 4 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.