Gochujang Mayo Pasta

Gochujang mayo pasta is a spicy and creamy Korean-inspired dish that combines the tangy heat of gochujang (a fermented Korean chili paste) with the richness of mayonnaise.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 zucchini, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Add the red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, mayonnaise, soy sauce, honey (or sugar), and sesame oil (if using) until well combined.
5. Pour the gochujang mayo sauce over the vegetables in the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the sauce.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce and heated through.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the gochujang mayo pasta with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Serve the gochujang mayo pasta hot as a main dish or side dish. It's a spicy and creamy delight with a unique Korean twist. Adjust the amount of gochujang and mayo according to your desired level of spiciness and creaminess. Enjoy the bold flavors of gochujang combined with the richness of mayo in this delicious pasta dish!