Silky Gochujang Carbonara with Bacon and Cheese - cookrisp

Name: Silky Gochujang Carbonara with Bacon and Cheese - cookrisp
Ingredients: 10 ounces thick-cut bacon; ¾ cup (3 ounces) grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 to 3 tablespoons Gochujang, depending on desired spice level; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, conchiglie, or shellbows recommended); 1 cup reserved pasta water; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Toasted sesame seeds (black and white preferred); Lemon zest, optional for brightness

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Creamy carbonara with spicy gochujang, smoky bacon, and tangy cheese for a bold twist on a classic pasta favorite.

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Ingredients

10 ounces thick-cut bacon
¾ cup (3 ounces) grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 to 3 tablespoons Gochujang, depending on desired spice level
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, conchiglie, or shellbows recommended)
1 cup reserved pasta water
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds (black and white preferred)
Lemon zest, optional for brightness