You’ll love this creamy gochujang spaghetti with ground beef. The easy, spicy, creamy marinara gets a rich, spicy kick from red chili paste.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion , diced
- 2 garlic cloves , pressed
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup gochujang red chile paste
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until tender with a bite, about 12 minutes. Scoop out 1/2 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain spaghetti.
- Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion together in a large skillet, until meat and vegetables are browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain any excess grease and discard.
- Add tomato paste and gochujang to meat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add heavy whipping cream, and cook and stir until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti to meat mixture; stir in Parmesan cheese. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, to thin to desired consistency.