As much as I love a big bowl of chili or some warm, comforting soup. . nothing is more comforting to me than Korean food. This pasta dish was created after watching something on The Food Network, probably one of Giada’s shows where she was making a simple Italian spicy pasta.
I thought why not make a spicy Korean pasta?
I mean, why not right? After I made this, I decided to get more adventurous with kimchi.
And I’m so glad I did you guys. This pasta is the BOMB DIGGITY. Like, so good. If you like kimchi, I know you’re feeling me now.
I added some beef because for me, beef + kimchi + sesame oil + gochujang = perfection. You guys have to try this. I might always eat my penne pasta like this from now on. OK, don’t quote me on that. . but I will definitely be making this again and again. In fact, I ate more of this last night when I was packing . Today, I’m in Des Moines, Iowa (my first time in Iowa!) and will be attending the Cooking Experience weekend with Better Homes and Gardens. I’m super excited but obviously wasn’t thinking straight when I booked a 5:30am flight.
Ah well, it’s all good. I hope you enjoy. If you have any questions on where to purchase Korean food ingredients or brands I recommend, ask me down below in the comments section.
Cheers!
Spicy Korean Penne Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ small onion chopped
- 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup beef sliced or chopped (I used boneless beef short ribs)
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- green onions diced
Instructions
- Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions; cook to al dente. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- Using a large wok or skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, mushrooms and chopped beef and cook until the beef is no longer pink, for about 4-5 minutes. Add the chopped kimchi and mix together. After a minute or so, add the gochujang and cooked penne pasta and mix to combine, making sure the penne gets nicely coated. Let cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with diced green onions and serve immediately.
Zainab says
October 9, 2014 at 11:19 pmBOMB diggity! I love this!! I have to go get my kimchi soon and start enjoying all these amazing Korean recipes you have.
Matt+Robinson says
October 9, 2014 at 11:42 pmWhat an awesome idea Alice, love this flavor combo!!
Jeanette|+Jeanette's+Healthy+Living says
October 10, 2014 at 6:14 amI love Korean food and kimchi and gochujang are two of my favorite ingredients! This reminds me of kimchi fried rice but with pasta. Love it!
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes) says
October 10, 2014 at 7:25 amI think I am officially dubbing you the queen of pastas. Yours always look too amazing!
Liz+@+Tip+Top+Shape says
October 10, 2014 at 8:28 amThis looks delicious!!!
Melanie+|+Melanie+Makes says
October 10, 2014 at 12:27 pmThis sounds amazing – so into spicy foods these days!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
October 10, 2014 at 6:17 pmGood lawd, that looks amazingly delicious. Like spicy comfort in a bowl! I love this Italian/Korean fusion dish you made, Alice. Life has been so blah around here lately, I just want to curl up with a giant bowl of this in front of my tv in my pjs. TGIF!
Maggie says
October 10, 2014 at 11:10 pmWhat a great idea! The beef looks tender and flavorful, and I love the spicy pasta!
Kelly says
October 10, 2014 at 11:12 pmThis looks incredible Alice! Adding kimchi and gochujang to pasta sounds amazing! I am always drooling over your fusion dishes – love this idea 🙂
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
October 11, 2014 at 5:31 amLove this recipe mash-up! Koren flavored pasta sounds amazing. Perfect comfort food! I hope you have a great trip. Looking forward to hearing about it!
Liz says
October 11, 2014 at 1:46 pmYou rocked another recipe! What a terrific idea to add these yummy Korean flavors to your pasta. I hope you have a blast in DM. There is NO easy way to get there!
Ala says
October 11, 2014 at 1:49 pmAWESOME idea, Alice–I’m keeping this bookmarked because I have all this kimchi that needs using up (er, when I’m not just eating it from the jar). I also love using gochujang sauce in my pastas, so this sounds right up our alley.
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
October 12, 2014 at 5:26 amThis looks so delicious! I have never had Kimchi so far – don’t even know where to get it around here! But I think I will be on the lookout for it from now on! Hope you’re enjoying every second of your weekend 🙂
Katya | Little Broken says
October 12, 2014 at 9:50 pmLove the Korean touch to this dish! So simple but so good. I can already taste it 🙂
Jess+@+whatjessicabakednext says
October 13, 2014 at 9:28 amThis penne sounds amazing! Love your fusion of flavours in this dish, so amazing!
Arpita@+The+Gastronomic+Bong says
October 13, 2014 at 7:43 pmOh yes!! I want this pasta in front of me right now.. so so delicious.. love kimchi, love gochujang love everything about this.. absolute yumm! 🙂
Maria|Pink+Patisserie says
October 14, 2014 at 10:35 amI think everything benefits from a little kimchi! Such a fantastic idea Alice!
Chris+@+Shared+Appetite says
October 30, 2014 at 2:08 pmWhy have I never thought of adding kimchi and gochujang to pasta?!?!?! This is happening immediately!!! Love it!!!
Skip says
July 21, 2015 at 12:22 amThis is great. Keep these coming!
Zen says
December 9, 2017 at 12:10 pmI love korean food! 🙂 I’ve been to Korea 7 times and the food is one of the best things about visiting 🙂 Actually have a gochujang spaghetti on the stove now- testing a new recipe for my blog 🙂
Emily says
July 19, 2018 at 9:33 amhave you tried creamy kimchi pasta/kimchi carbonara? sauteed kimchi and gochujang + alfredo = deliciousness
hipfoodiemom says
July 20, 2018 at 7:39 amHi Emily, oh my goodness. . no, I haven’t!! Trying this deliciousness immediately, thank you!!!