Kimchi Pasta with Bacon and Sesame Seeds

Name: Kimchi Pasta with Bacon and Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean, Asian
Ingredients: 170 grams bacon, chopped; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsps gochujang (Korean red pepper paste); 237 milliliters kimchi, chopped; 227 grams dry pasta (linguini or spaghetti work); 4 servings Salt; 2 scallions, green parts only, chopped; 4 servings Sesame seeds, for garnish

Kimchi Past Head to the store and pick up pasta, butter, kimchi, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the sesame seeds you could follow this main course with the Sesame Banana Bread as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Korean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, which is usually a minute or so less than the directions on the packaging. Save a few tablespoons of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta in a colander.

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While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet set over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp.

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Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving as much of the fat behind as possible.

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With the heat still on medium, add the kimchi and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about one minute.

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Add the red pepper paste, and stir until it is combined.

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Gochujang

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the butter and the reserved pasta water. Stir continuously until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Season to taste with salt.

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Serve the pasta garnished with scallions, sesame seeds, and the cooked bacon.

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Add more salt if needed.

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Servings:

170grams

bacon, chopped 1Tbsp

butter 2

garlic cloves, minced 2Tbsps

gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)237milliliters

kimchi, chopped 227grams

dry pasta (linguini or spaghetti work)4servings

Salt 2

scallions, green parts only, chopped 4servings

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is Tanian et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc. It has 4.1 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.