# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - Spaghetti or linguine — 7 oz
02 - Salt — for boiling water
→ Sauce
03 - Unsalted butter — 2 tablespoons
04 - Garlic, finely minced — 3 cloves
05 - Gochujang (Korean chili paste) — 2 tablespoons
06 - Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
07 - Honey or maple syrup — 1 tablespoon
08 - Reserved pasta cooking water — 1/4 cup
→ Garnish
09 - Spring onions, thinly sliced — 2
10 - Toasted sesame seeds — 1 teaspoon
11 - Freshly ground black pepper — to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Add the gochujang, soy sauce and honey (or maple syrup) to the skillet. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet, pour in the reserved 1/4 cup cooking water, and toss over medium heat until the sauce evenly coats the pasta and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
05 - Divide the pasta between bowls and finish with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.
