Creamy Gochujang Fusilli

Spicy, creamy and packed with umami, this Creamy Gochujang Fusilli is a delicious Korean-inspired pasta recipe made with Pastallio Fusilli, mushrooms, garlic, cream and Parmesan.

Ingredients

Serves 2–3

• 200 g Pastallio Fusilli
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot or onion, finely chopped
• 150 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
• ½ cup (120 ml) cream or heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup reserved pasta water

How to Make Creamy Gochujang Fusilli

1. Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Pastallio Fusilli and cook until tender but slightly firm.

Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics & Mushrooms

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion.

Sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft and lightly browned.

3. Add the Gochujang

Push the mushrooms to one side of the pan. Add the gochujang to the empty space and sauté for 30–60 seconds.

Mix the gochujang with the mushrooms and aromatics.

4. Make It Creamy

Pour in the cream and stir everything together. Cook gently until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

5. Add the Fusilli

Add the cooked Pastallio Fusilli and reserved pasta water to the pan.

Toss well until every fusilli twist is coated with the creamy, spicy sauce.

6. Finish & Garnish

Add the butter and toss until the sauce becomes silky and glossy.

Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and chopped chives. Season with salt to taste.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This pasta brings together the spicy flavour of gochujang, creamy sauce, earthy mushrooms and Parmesan for a comforting meal that's easy to prepare.

The spiral shape of Pastallio Fusilli helps hold onto the rich sauce, making every bite flavourful.

Tip: Don't skip the reserved pasta water! A splash of pasta water helps loosen the sauce and allows it to coat the fusilli beautifully.