How to Make Spicy Pumpkin Pork Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy the flavors of fall? Look no further than these Spicy Pumpkin Pork Noodles. This unique recipe combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the savory richness of pork, all brought together with a spicy kick that will warm you from the inside out.

These noodles are a perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal that is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. With the perfect blend of comforting fl...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 6 ounces bucatini (dry)
  • 1 tablespoon reserved oil from cooking pork
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • ½ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons diced hot chile peppers
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook pork, while breaking up into small pieces, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika and keep cooking and stirring until pork is crumble and is browned up, about 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat to medium and add garlic and green onions. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix in hoisin sauce and cook until sauce has glazed over all the pork pieces, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer pork topping to a bowl.
  • Pour out cooking grease but leave 1 tablespoon of grease in the skillet. Add pumpkin puree, gochujang, green onions, sesame oil, and chili peppers. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Fish out noodles and drop into the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
  • Squeeze lime juice on top of the noodles. Add about 2 tablespoons pasta water on top and mix noodles with the sauce until well combined. Keep adding pasta water, a little at a time, until sauce has reached your preferred consistency.
  • Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Transfer noodles to a plate and top with ground pork.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    787 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Potassium: 843mg