Seoulful Pepperoni Mushroom Spaghetti Stir-Fry
Indulge in the bold flavors of Korea with this innovative stir-fry, where spicy pepperoni, earthy cremini mushrooms, and springy spaghetti meld together in a sweet and savory Gochujang sauce. This dish is a true fusion of East meets West, with the crunch of toasted sesame seeds and the zing of fresh green onions. Perfect for adventurous foodies, this recipe will leave you craving for more.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Korean
- korean
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- pepperoni
- cremini mushrooms
- spaghetti
Ingredients
- 12ozspaghetti, cooked al dente
- 8slicespepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1cupcremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2tbspGochujang sauce, none
- 1tbspsoy sauce, none
- 1tspbrown sugar, none
- 2clovesgarlic, minced
- 1inchginger, grated
- 1tbspsesame oil, none
- 1tbsptoasted sesame seeds, none
- 1/4cupgreen onions, chopped
- 1/4tspcrushed red pepper flakes, none
Nutrition
520
130 per serving
32g
64% DV
22g
31% DV
40g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
8mboiling - 2
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
1mmedium-high heat - 3
Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
4mmedium-high heat - 4
Add the thinly sliced pepperoni to the skillet and stir-fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3mmedium-high heat - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2mmedium heat - 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
2mmedium heat - 7
Return the pepperoni and mushrooms to the skillet, tossing to combine with the spaghetti and sauce. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, until everything is well combined.
2mmedium heat - 8
Season the dish with crushed red pepper flakes and toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
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