Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles
Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles balance rich, silky squash with spicy-sweet heat from Korean chile paste, coating springy pasta and juicy bits of pork. Lime and cilantro add a bright finish while sesame and hoisin round out the umami. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for sharing on a cool evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork, breaking it into small pieces, for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and continue cooking and stirring until the pork is crumbled and browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic and green onions. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the hoisin sauce and cook until it coats all the pork pieces, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pork topping to a bowl.
- 4
Pour out the cooking grease, leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add the pumpkin puree, gochujang, green onions, sesame oil, and chili peppers. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Lift out the noodles and drop them into the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over the noodles. Add about 2 tablespoons of pasta water and toss the noodles with the sauce until well combined. Continue adding pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- 7
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Transfer the noodles to a plate and top with the ground pork.
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 1031.06 kcal High
- Protein 33.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 132.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.24 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 85.61 mg High
- Sodium 695.18 mg High
- Fiber 5.89 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.76 g High
- Added Sugar 7.85 g Moderate
- Calcium 47.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source
- Potassium 648.27 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 369.05 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 21.4 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles is a Korean dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bucatini Pasta, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, and Gochujang Base. Each serving provides about 1031.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bucatini Pasta, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Gochujang Base, Green Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1031.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
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