Eggplant Pasta with Anchovy Gochujang Sauce
Eggplant Pasta with Anchovy Gochujang Sauce
Quick & Delicious Eggplant Pasta with Anchovy Gochujang Sauce: Highly Recommended for Busy Days!
Here’s a quick and flavorful ‘Eggplant Pasta with Anchovy Gochujang Sauce’ perfect for unexpected guests! It’s a dish that’s both fast to make and impressive in taste. The chewy pasta, tender eggplant, and savory anchovy gochujang sauce create a delightful meal.
Pasta Ingredients- Spaghetti 300g
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for boiling pasta)
- 1-2 Eggplants
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Onion
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 3-5 Peperoncino (adjust for spice)
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp Maricook Anchovy Gochujang Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, slice the eggplants into thick pieces, about 0.7-1cm thick. Heat a dry pan over medium heat and grill the eggplant slices on both sides until golden brown. Lightly season with salt and pepper as they grill for extra flavor.
Step 2
Thinly slice the garlic and thinly slice the onion. Add 3 Tbsp of olive oil to a wok or wide pan and sauté the garlic and onion over medium-low heat. Cook slowly until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 3
Once the garlic and onion are nicely sautéed, add the crushed peperoncino for a hint of spice and the halved cherry tomatoes. Stir-fry until the cherry tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices, forming a light sauce.
Step 4
Now, add the star ingredient for the sauce, ‘Maricook Anchovy Gochujang Sauce’, 2-3 tablespoons, and stir-fry with the other ingredients. This savory sauce will elevate the overall flavor. (Adjust the amount to your preference).
Step 5
Boil the spaghetti in plenty of water with 1 Tbsp of coarse salt. Cook until ‘al dente’, about 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain the pasta and quickly toss it with the sauce in the pan. While stir-frying, add 2-3 ladles of the pasta cooking water to create a smooth, emulsified sauce that coats the noodles beautifully. Finally, gently mix in the pre-grilled eggplant slices. Your delicious pasta is ready!
