Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef
Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef marries velvety cream with the gentle heat and sweetness of Korean chili paste, creating a lush sauce that clings to every strand. Ground beef adds hearty richness, while Parmesan brings a salty finish and depth. It’s a comforting, weeknight-friendly pasta that’s great for casual dinners or a cozy night in.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
- 2
Scoop out 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Drain the spaghetti.
- 3
Cook and stir the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion together in a large skillet until the meat and vegetables are browned, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Drain and discard any excess grease.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and gochujang to the meat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Add the heavy whipping cream, and cook and stir until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Add the cooked spaghetti to the meat mixture and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 9
If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Calories 991.26 kcal High 50%
- Protein 36.1 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 87.91 g 32%
- Total Fat 52.17 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 26.26 g High 131%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.14 mg High 55%
- Sodium 648.15 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.61 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 6.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 288.03 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 6.02 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 404.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 30.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 56.3 mg Good Source 63%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Garlic, Gochujang Base, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 991.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Garlic, Gochujang Base, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ground Beef. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 991.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef healthy?
- Spicy Gochujang Cream Spaghetti with Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 991.26 calories and 36.1 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 648.15 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 26.26 g (131% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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