Gochujang Pumpkin Alla Vodka

Pumpkin, cream, and gochujang come together with tomato paste to make this pasta alla vodka rich, spicy, and satisfying. Soak up as much sauce as possible with paccheri pasta: its large tubes won’t be overwhelmed by the dish’s hearty flavors . Gochujang, the savory Korean chile paste, balances out the sweetness of the pumpkin; feel free to adjust according to taste (and level of comfort with  spice). If desired, serve with chopped fresh cilantro or scallions for a little greenery. 

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen

This recipe calls for a considerable amount of pasta cooking water because it’s used to thin out the pumpkin. Be sure to save more pasta water than you think you’ll need in order to ensure you’ll have enough on hand.

Make ahead

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.