Some nights you want to cook something impressive. Other nights you just want dinner, fast, and ideally delicious. Good news: this creamy Gochujang Red Lentil Fusilli is both. With bold, spicy-sweet flavor in about 10 minutes, it's a fun twist on your fusilli and much simpler than you might expect!
Ingredients
- 1 package Taste Republic Red Lentil Fusilli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, very finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp mild gochujang paste, plus more if desired
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- Green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Cook the fusilli according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the shallot and garlic with a splash of water until soft. Add the gochujang and tomato paste, cooking for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan and simmer until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy and creamy.
- Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
