Gochujang Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and a Kick
An easy and flavorful gochujang pasta recipe that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- While spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in gochujang and soy sauce.
- Drain spaghetti and add it to the pan, tossing everything together.
- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with tempeh bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg