Step 1

Cook the pasta al dente or 1 minute shy of cooking instructions.

Step 2

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan, sauté the garlic on medium heat with olive oil.

Step 4

Once the garlic has slightly softened, add the gochujang paste.

Step 5

Lower the heat and cook the gochujang out to mellow some of the spice. The oil should turn into a beautiful red hue.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and the pasta water. Simmer until the sauce has coagulated and starts sticking onto the pasta.

Step 7

Add the shrimp and stir to combine.

Step 8

Turn the heat to low, add parmesan and finish the pasta with butter. This helps the sauce stay glossy.

Step 9

Optionally, finish with chives / Italian parsley / a little more olive oil. Plate. Garnish with more grated parmesan. Enjoy!!!