Mezcal Gochujang Pasta
Experience a fun fusion of flavors in this pasta, where smoky mezcal meets the fiery allure of gochujang.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced shallot
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces (half a box) of forkable pasta
- parmesan and basil or parsley to finish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook shallot and garlic in oil and butter over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add mezcal, then gochujang before cooking for 2 more minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box.
- Add cream to the simmered sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the finished sauce, and garnish with parmesan and herbs.
- This recipe makes 2 massive (or 3 medium) servings.