# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - Salt, for boiling water
→ Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
→ Garnish
09 - 2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While the pasta cooks, warm a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Stir the gochujang, soy sauce and honey (or maple syrup) into the butter and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and combined.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet and pour in the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss continuously over medium heat until the sauce emulsifies and evenly coats the strands, about 1–2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Divide the pasta between bowls and finish with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.
