Zesty Korean-Style Bulgogi Bolognese
This week's recommendation is a daring fusion that marries the umami-rich flavors of Korean bulgogi with the comforting heartiness of an Italian bolognese. It is an exciting way to reinvent pasta night, featuring sweet-savory marinated beef and a vibrant kick of ginger and soy.
In short
Zesty Korean-Style Bulgogi Bolognese takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground beef500 g
- Spaghetti or Linguine400 g
- Soy sauce3 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Brown sugar2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, minced3 stk
- Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Canned crushed tomatoes400 g
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)1 tbsp
- Kimchi, finely chopped100 g
- Spring onions, sliced2 stk
- Butter1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chopped kimchi with a tiny bit of oil until it becomes slightly crispy and fragrant. Remove and set aside for garnish.
- 3
In the same skillet, brown the marinated beef until fully cooked. Stir in the gochujang and crushed tomatoes. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 5
Toss the pasta into the sauce, adding the butter and a splash of pasta water to create a glossy coating. Top with the crispy kimchi and fresh spring onions before serving.
Questions and answers
How long does Zesty Korean-Style Bulgogi Bolognese take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Ground beef, Spaghetti or Linguine, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Brown sugar, Garlic cloves, minced …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
