Seoul Mate Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Seoul Mate Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, thick rice noodles, soba, etc.); kosher salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 small scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 small fresno chile, seeded, deveined and minced; 3 large cloves of garlic, thinly sliced; 1 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)*; 1 28 oz. can, whole tomatoes; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, plus more for serving; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; juice of 1 small lime; 1 small bunch, Thai basil, sliced into thin ribbons

Servings: persons

1 pound dry long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, thick rice noodles, soba, etc.)
kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 small scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large shallot, minced
1 small fresno chile, seeded, deveined and minced
3 large cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)*
1 28 oz. can, whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons fish sauce
juice of 1 small lime
1 small bunch, Thai basil, sliced into thin ribbons

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallion and the shallot and stir-fry with a wooden spoon until just beginning to soften. Add the chile and garlic and cook, stirring constantly until just cooked, about 1 minute.
2
Lower the heat to medium and the gochujang to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gochujang darkens slightly in color, about 2 minutes. This step will deepen its rich flavor and temper its sharp spice slightly. Crush the tomatoes between your hands slightly and add to the pan. Stir the ingredients together and continue to smash the tomatoes with the spoon. Add in the soy and fish sauce and simmer over medium low heat for 15 - 20 minutes, or until reduced slightly. Water can be added to adjust consistency.
3
Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add a generous handful of salt and drop in the pasta. Cook according to the instructions on your chosen noodle variety. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 c. of the cooking water. Do not rinse.
4
Set a large skillet on the stove and allow to heat on medium for a couple minutes. Add a few cups of the sauce to the pan and then add the pasta. Stir constantly, cooking the sauce and the pasta together. Add more sauce and as much of the the pasta water as necessary to achieve desired coverage and consistency (leftover sauce can be frozen for up to 1 month). Add a tablespoon or so of the lime juice, the scallion greens and a small handful of the Thai basil, tossing to incorporate.
5
Serve, passing the Thai basil and soy sauce for garnish.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry long pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, thick rice noodles, soba, etc.), kosher salt, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 small scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Seoul Mate Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seoul Mate Spaghetti

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