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Spicy Gochujang Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Spicy Gochujang Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Tamara Andersen
At once familiar and exotic, this gochujang spaghetti with meat sauce features lean ground turkey with Asian pantry ingredient and tomatoes in a spicy, umami, slightly sweet sauce over your favorite pasta!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Fusion/Eclectic, Global, Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 575 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons refined coconut or vegetable oil - omit if using ground meat with a higher fat content
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - minced or grated
  • 1 onion - finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey - see Ingredients in post
  • ¾ cup rice wine
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste+/- - see Ingredients in post for more information
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
  • a palm full of salt
  • a pot full of water
  • 12 ounces of soba or thin spaghetti - see Ingredients in post
  • cilantro and scallions - chopped (to garnish)

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the coconut and sesame oil to medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, chopped onion, and ground meat. Break up and cook until the meat is nearly browned.
  • Add the rice wine. Reduce rice wine by about half. Add the can of petite diced tomatoes, gochujang, tomato paste, hoisin, mirin, and tamari or soy sauce. Stir well to combine. Cover and simmer while you prepare the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of water with a palm full of salt to a boil. Add the pasta to the pot. Cook according to package directions shooting for al dente. Don't overcook! Drain the pasta. Drizzle with a bit of sesame oil.
  • Top the pasta with sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions as desired.

Notes

Gochujang paste can range from somewhat mild to hot. If you prefer a mild sauce, start with half the amount, and add to taste!
Macronutrients are an approximation only using 99% lean ground turkey breast, and 2 ounces of Barilla+ thin spaghetti per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 8g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com