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    Home » Recipes » Mains » Kimchi Cream Pasta

    Kimchi Cream Pasta

    Last Modified: April 27, 2022 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: 4 Comments

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    Kimchi Cream Pasta. Springy pasta noodles coated in the most insanely delicious kimchi cream sauce with cheese and pork belly.

    Kimchi Cream Pasta

    Soooo Good & Ready in 15 minutes!

    A rich delicious Asian-Italian fusion dish that will satiate your taste buds like no other! I couldn't stop at seconds and had to have thirds it was so good! It's great for dinner or lunch and ready in just 15 minutes.

    kimchi cream pasta

    Easy to make!

    This easy pasta dish is incredibly tasty and hits the spot every time! It’s one of my all-time favourite ways to make pasta because it’s so simple and made with minimal ingredients. You can even make it in one pot!

    I will show you step by step with visuals and a short video on how to make kimchi cream pasta.

    Kimchi Cream Pasta

    What you’ll need

    For this kimchi alfredo pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:

    • spaghetti
    • pork belly
    • table cream
    • kimchi, well fermented
    • onion
    • parmigiano reggiano
    • black pepper
    • salt
    • hot pasta water
    Kimchi Cream Pasta

    How to make Creamy Kimchi Pasta

    Below are brief steps with visuals to show you how to make kimchi cream pasta. Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details.

    Bring a pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add spaghetti pasta and boil until al dente, about 5-6 minutes.

    Reserve 3 tbsp of hot pasta water.

    Strain pasta immediately.

    In a separate pan set over medium heat, fry pork belly until cooked for about 1 minute.

    Add onions and sauté until translucent.

    Add kimchi and sauté for 1 minute or until juices release.

    Lower heat to medium-low, pour in cream and simmer until pink and slightly thickened.

    Once thickened, mix in hot pasta water followed by pasta and mix.

    Season with black pepper. Mix in parmigiano reggiano.

    Serve with more parmigiano reggiano as desired. Enjoy!

    Similar to Carbonara but not really

    These creamy kimchi noodles are somewhat like kimchi carbonara pasta but not really! They’re made without the egg, pecorino and guanciale. They’re also made with heavy cream and pork belly. Of course, you may use guanciale or uncured bacon in replacement of pork belly if that’s easier.

    kimchi cream pasta

    Cooking Tips

    Below are tips on making kimchi cream pasta recipe:

    Use well fermented kimchi!

    This is important to make this pasta flavourful. You can tell if the kimchi is well fermented when the juices are red and the cabbage looks incredibly softened and looks more red than white.

    Use freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for best taste

    Using freshly grated parmigiano reggiano takes this pasta dish to the next level, unlike store bought grated parmesan cheese. Trust me on this!

    Cut kimchi with scissors in a bowl for ease

    This is a popular way to cut kimchi in Korean cooking. It cuts down the usage of kitchen tools like a cutting board or a knife. It also prevents your cutting board from getting stained from the kimchi.

    Use cream not milk

    The cream adds a wonderful taste to this pasta that unfortunately can’t be achieved to the same level with milk. It almost adds a slight tang and makes the sauce thicker.

    Reserve hot pasta water to help thicken the sauce

    The starch in the hot pasta water thickens your sauce. This is a tip I learned from watching countless Italian chefs make pasta.

    kimchi cream pasta

    FAQ

    Below are frequently asked questions about this creamy kimchi pasta recipe:

    What is kimchi made out of?

    It’s usually made of napa cabbage, gochugaru, garlic, salt, sweet rice flour, sugar, water, ginger, onion, fish sauce, leek, green onions, carrot and Korean radish.

    Where can I buy kimchi?

    Any Korean or Asian grocer will carry this item. I like the brand Jongga.

    How can I tell if my kimchi is well fermented?

    You can tell if it’s well fermented by looking at the colour of the juices. If the juices are red and most of the cabbage looks very softened, more reddish and less white then it’s well fermented.

    Can I use bacon instead?

    Yes, but please use uncured bacon that doesn’t contain sodium nitrates as it’ll be too salty.

    Can I use any kind of pasta?

    Sure! I recommend long noodles for best texture.

    Other recipes you may like!

    If you enjoyed this creamy pasta dish, you may like these other recipes:

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Udon
    HK Style Fish Fillet in Cream Sauce Pasta
    Tomato Garlic Pasta
    Cajun Chicken Pasta
    Tomato Basil Spaghettini
    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

    Try it!

    Well, I hope you give my Kimchi Cream Pasta a try! It always excites me when you make my recipes and I hope this is one you try and most importantly, enjoy.

    Sharing is caring

    If you enjoyed my kimchi creamy pasta, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Did you enjoy it?

    If you genuinely enjoyed my kimchi cream spaghetti, please leave a 5-star review. I would greatly appreciate it 🙂

    Take care,
    Christie

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    15-min. Easy Kimchi Cream Pasta

    christieathome
    Kimchi Cream Pasta. Springy pasta noodles coated in the most delicious kimchi cream sauce with cheese and pork belly. This rich delicious Asian-Italian fusion dish that will satiate your taste buds like no other!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Italian, korean
    Servings 1
    Calories per serving 1794 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 115 grams spaghetti
    • ½ cup pork belly chopped
    • ¾ cup table cream 18%
    • ⅓ cup kimchi well fermented kind!
    • ¼ onion sliced
    • ⅓ cup parmigiano reggiano
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp salt to season pasta water only
    • 3 tbsp reserved hot pasta water

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add spaghetti pasta and boil until al dente, about 5-6 minutes.
    • Reserve 3 tbsp of hot pasta water. Strain pasta immediately.
    • In a separate pan set over medium heat, fry pork belly until cooked for about 1 minute.
    • Add onions and sauté until translucent.
    • Add kimchi and sauté for 1 minute or until juices release.
    • Lower heat to medium-low, pour in cream. Simmer until pink and slightly thickened.
    • Once thickened, mix in hot pasta water followed by pasta.
    • Season with black pepper. Mix in parmigiano reggiano.
    • Serve with more parmigiano reggiano as desired. Enjoy!
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    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Large Non-Stick Pan
    Cheese Grater
    Measuring Set
    Tongs
    Steel Colander
    Santoku Knife
    Cutting Board
    Medium Size Pot 2.4 Qt
    Nutrition
    Calories: 1794kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 138g | Saturated Fat: 70g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 1982mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2934IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Italian, korean
    Keyword creamy kimchi noodles, creamy kimchi pasta recipe, how to make creamy kimchi pasta, how to make kimchi cream pasta, kimchi alfredo pasta, kimchi carbonara pasta, kimchi cream pasta, kimchi cream pasta recipe, kimchi cream sauce, kimchi cream spaghetti, kimchi creamy pasta, kimchi pasta creamy
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    Comments

    1. Lily

      May 10, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made this a few nights ago and it is now on repeat! So good!!!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        May 10, 2022 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks for making my recipe! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

        Reply
    2. Chris vestman

      January 02, 2023 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this a nice take on a carbonara it was really good.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        January 03, 2023 at 11:36 am

        Thanks so much for making my recipe! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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