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
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 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

Calories

520

130 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

22g

31% DV

Carbs

40g

13% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein25%
Fat38%
Carbs31%
Fiber
6g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 4

    Add the thinly sliced pepperoni to the skillet and stir-fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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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