Gochujang Butter Noodles

Name: Gochujang Butter Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp gochujang paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

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.

15 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

KoreanDinnerStovetopVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp gochujang paste
4 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

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.
2

While the noodles cook, melt the 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add the 2 tbsp gochujang paste and 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and deep red.
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.
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.
6

Remove from heat and divide among bowls. Top with 4 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Questions

Can I make Gochujang Butter Noodles dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Gochujang Butter Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb spaghetti, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Gochujang Butter Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Gochujang Butter Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes side
Gyeran Salad salad
Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste) sauce
Sikhye drink

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