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    Published: Jun 17, 2021 · Modified: Jul 22, 2021 by Julia · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Creamy Kimchi Pasta with Mushrooms

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    Creamy kimchi pasta is a delicious fusion dish that pays its dues to Alfredo pasta. The sharpness of the kimchi cuts the heavy cream and parmesan that make up the base of this Italian-inspired dish. If you want to get fancy and try upping the flavor profile, add some pancetta and make it more similar to a carbonara pasta.

    We're going to include white mushrooms for some added texture and include just a hint of umami and freshness to the cream base. A little goes a long way with this sauce, so top it on some linguine and you'll have a very filling and delicious meal.

    kimchi pasta

    What is kimchi?

    Kimchi is a fermented cabbage found in Korean cuisine. You can find kimchi at any Asian grocery store, but it's become so popular that kimchi is now easily found at your closest market. For those who aren't familiar with kimchi, the initial smell and taste might seem quite sour. It is a fermented dish after all! The older the kimchi, the more sour the kimchi will be, which makes it perfect for adding into soup and stews for flavor. The kimchi you typically buy in stores will be fresher, so the taste will still be quite crisp.

    In addition to being a great addition to any meal, kimchi has great health benefits, too. Just as many people drink kombucha for gut health, kimchi offers the same benefits, which is why it's so great to add to your daily diet!

    How do I make kimchi at home?

    Kimchi is very easy to make at home. The most difficult part is waiting for the kimchi to ferment! The best thing about making kimchi at home is being able to adjust the ingredients to your liking.

    Kimchi is not typically vegan as most traditional commercial brands add fish sauce, however, there are now many vegan kimchi brands, such as Mother-in-Law's Vegan Kimchi. If you make kimchi at home, it's easy to adjust ingredients based on your flavor preferences and dietary needs.

    There are different ways to make kimchi depending on how much time you want to commit. Traditional kimchi requires a couple more steps, but for those who are impatient like me can try my quick and easy kimchi recipe which can be easily done in 1 hour!

    Kimchi pasta ingredients

    kimchi alfredo pasta ingredients
    • Spaghetti: I prefer using spaghetti or linguine for this recipe as the thin noodles are a great base for this cream sauce to adhere to.
    • Shallots and garlic: These two ingredients are necessary as fragrants. Shallots are somewhat similar to onions, so if you can't find shallots, you can replace the shallots with white onions.
    • Mushroom: Since I don't add meat into this recipe, I use mushrooms to help bulk up the dish. Plus mushrooms cooked down always add a nice bit of umami. I prefer the mushrooms minced so you'll get some in every bite, however, you can slice them into larger pieces if you'd like. You can also use brown mushrooms.
    • Kimchi: This fermented cabbage is a necessity, and make sure you include some of the kimchi juice to give the cream sauce a beautiful rose color. Some kimchi brands have larger pieces of cabbage, so you'll have to chop or cut the pieces so they are bite-sized, about 1 inch pieces.
    • Heavy cream and parmesan: Necessary for any Alfredo pasta recipe!
    • Black pepper: We don't add the black pepper until the end since we use it as a topping. The freshly ground black pepper gives a delicious smokiness.
    • Scallions and sesame seeds: These are optional, but I would highly recommend adding these as toppings. Scallions always add freshness and the nuttiness of the sesame seeds blends perfectly with the kimchi cream sauce.

    Creamy kimchi pasta recipe

    1. Before you start, boil a pot of water, salt water and cook spaghetti. Keep your eye on the noodles, and cook until al dente depending on the instructions on the pasta package.
    2. Heat up olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant. This should only take up to a minute.
    3. Next add the minced mushrooms and cook them until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add chopped kimchi and about a tablespoon of the kimchi juice. Some kimchi might come in larger chunks so either use a knife or scissors to cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. This is important because you don't want huge pieces of kimchi in your pasta! We want to keep everything bite-sized for a seamless eating experience.kimchi cooking in heavy cream
    5. Finally, add ¾ cup of heavy cream and lower heat to low-medium and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.
    6. The spaghetti should be done cooking at this point. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the pasta water and drain the rest. Add to the cream and evenly coat the strands of noodles. Add in a bit of the pasta water to help the cream sauce adhere to the pasta.
    7. Finally, add in parmesan and stir until cheese has melted and is evenly incorporated.
    8. Plate and top with chopped scallions, sesame seeds and a crack of black pepper.
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    5 from 24 votes

    Creamy Kimchi Pasta with Mushrooms

    This creamy kimchi pasta recipe is the perfect Italian-Korean fusion dish, the crisp kimchi pairs wonderfully with the Alfredo inspired sauce.
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Italian, Korean
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 6 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 21 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Julia

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb spaghetti
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium shallot
    • 2 clove garlic (minced)
    • ¾ cup mushrooms (minced)
    • 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 scallion
    • Sesame seeds
    • Black pepper

    Instructions

    • Boil pot of water, salt, and cook pasta until al dente depending on package instructions.
    • Heat pan and add oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    • Add minced mushroom and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add chopped kimchi with kimchi juice, stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Add heavy cream and lower heat to low-medium. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
    • Drain pasta and reserve 1 tablespoon of pasta water. Add noodles and pasta water to cream sauce. Coat evenly.
    • Add in parmesan and stir until melted and evenly incorporated.
    • Top with chopped scallions, white sesame seeds, and a crack of black pepper.
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    1. Anaiah says

      June 21, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      This creamy kimchi pasta was simple yet so flavorful! Will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      June 21, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      The flavours of this are so delicious!

      Reply
    3. Kylie says

      June 21, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Yummo! We all really enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
    4. Addie says

      June 21, 2021 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      I loved how flavorful this pasta was!

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth says

      June 21, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Amy says

      June 22, 2021 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Yum! What a great idea it was to mix kimchi with spaghetti! Kids loved it!

      Reply
    7. Ramona says

      June 22, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I wasn't sure my family would love this but they did! We all did and I will be definitely make it again 🙂

      Reply
    8. Alexandra says

      June 22, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      We love the fusion of flavours in this recipe! It is so delicious. We will be making it again for sure.

      Reply
    9. null says

      June 22, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I always love a fusion dish, and the kimchi added such a wonderful flavor.

      Reply
    10. Erin says

      June 22, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never thought to add kimchi to a dish like this but it was so delicious! Loved the meal!

      Reply
    11. Kyleigh says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I love kimchi and The flavors in this pasta are incredible!

      Reply
    12. Elizabeth says

      June 23, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta is so unique and absolutely delicious! We’ll definitely be making it again!

      Reply
    13. Genevieve says

      June 23, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so good and easy to make!

      Reply
    14. Freya says

      June 24, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I adore kimchi and the idea of serving like this is fabulous! Definitely going to try!

      Reply
    15. Jeri says

      June 24, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      This was a real hit with my family; everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Joshua says

      June 25, 2021 at 12:53 am

      5 stars
      So much flavor in this kimchi pasta! I loved every bit of it.

      Reply
    17. Faye says

      June 25, 2021 at 1:09 am

      5 stars
      Great dish - it has fantastic flavour!

      Reply
    18. Nora says

      June 25, 2021 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! Have to try it out soon!

      Reply
    19. Geetanjali Tung says

      June 25, 2021 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      This was perfect! Will definitely make ot again.

      Reply
    20. Nayomi says

      June 25, 2021 at 5:01 am

      5 stars
      I looove Kimchi, this pasta is perfection.

      Reply
    21. Kayla DiMaggio says

      June 25, 2021 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, I showed this recipe to my husband and he asked me to make it right away, so I added it to our menu for this week. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    22. Sabrina says

      June 25, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love kimchi, this is such a unique way to use it and tasty too!

      Reply
    23. Linda says

      June 25, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! This kimchi pasta is my favorite! Love the twist of comfort food with a hint of kimchi

      Reply
    24. Sarah says

      December 06, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Super yummy, loved the flavor combo

      Reply

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