Gochujang Cream Rigatoni with Crispy Garlic

Ingredients

• 12 ozrigatoniAmount12 ozIngredientrigatoni
• 2 tbspunsalted butterAmount2 tbspIngredientunsalted butter
• 6 clovegarlicAmount6 cloveIngredientgarlicPreparationthinly sliced thinly sliced
• 1 tbspolive oilAmount1 tbspIngredientolive oil
• 2 tbspgochujangAmount2 tbspIngredientgochujang
• 1 cupheavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream
• 3/4 tspkosher saltAmount3/4 tspIngredientkosher saltPreparationplus more for pasta water plus more for pasta water
• 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheeseAmount1/2 cupIngredientgrated Parmesan cheesePreparationplus more for topping plus more for topping
• 1/4 cupreserved pasta waterAmount1/4 cupIngredientreserved pasta water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over high heat, cook rigatoni in salted water until just shy of al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta waterAmount1/4 cupIngredientreserved pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   In the same pot over medium heat, melt butterAmount2 tbspIngredientunsalted butter. Add garlic slices and cook until golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer garlic to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the garlic butter in the pot.

3. 3

   In the pot over medium-low heat, add olive oil and gochujangAmount2 tbspIngredientgochujang to the garlic butter. Stir and toast until the paste darkens slightly and smells nutty, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in heavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream and stir until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in salt and Parmesan cheese until melted and glossy.

5. 5

   Add drained pasta and a splash of reserved pasta waterAmount1/4 cupIngredient...: Add drained pasta and a splash of reserved pasta waterAmount1/4 cupIngredientreserved pasta water. Toss until sauce coats the pasta and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot topped with crispy garlic and extra Parmesan cheeseAmount1/2 cupIng...: Serve hot topped with crispy garlic and extra Parmesan cheeseAmount1/2 cupIngredientgrated Parmesan cheesePreparationplus more for topping.