Gochujang Pasta Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 16 ounces pasta noodles (use penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti – works with any pasta!)
• 3 tablespoons butter (divided (or use vegetable oil))
• 1-2 spicy chilies (chopped (optional, for extra spicy))
• 5-6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons gochujang
• 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes – sub with red pepper flakes or paprika)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or use milk for a lighter version – try it with coconut milk!)
• ¼ cup pasta water (reserved from boiling the pasta)
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For garnish. Extra gochugaru or chili flakes (fresh grated parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley or green onion)