{"id":"38712261-badd-49c2-9d87-98ab9800cfe9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/38712261-badd-49c2-9d87-98ab9800cfe9","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/a38726736/kimchi-pasta-recipe/","title":"One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells","description":"This tangy, rich pasta kind of feels like mac & cheese’s cool older cousin. It comes complete with 3 layers of umami flavor: kimchi, Parmesan, and gochujang.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT35M","ingredients":[{"text":"3 thick-cut slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2\" strips","item":"thick-cut slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2\" strips","quantity":3},{"text":"1 1/2 c. drained kimchi, coarsely chopped","item":"drained kimchi","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"coarsely chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"4 c. water","item":"water","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 lb. pasta shells","item":"pasta shells","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 c. half-and-half","item":"half-and-half","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp. gochujang (optional)","item":"gochujang","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"2 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 c. finely grated Parmesan","item":"finely grated Parmesan","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving","item":"Thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp and fat has rendered, about 10 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Drain all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from pot. Add kimchi and garlic and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and most of the moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add pasta, half-and-half, gochujang (if using), salt, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted."},{"number":4,"text":"Top shells with scallions and sesame seeds."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:09.327395+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:09.327395+00:00"}