Instant Ramen Carbonara
A creamy, cheesy, and rich ramen dish inspired by classic carbonara, ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen (discard seasoning packet)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 strips bacon or pancetta, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup reserved noodle water
- 1 tbsp butterChopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a pan over medium heat, cook chopped bacon or pancetta until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Cook the ramen: Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of noodle water before draining.
- Combine: Reduce heat to low, add butter to the pan, then mix in the cooked noodles.
- Add the sauce: Quickly toss the hot noodles with the egg mixture, adding reserved noodle water to create a creamy sauce.
- Finish: Stir in crispy bacon and garlic (if using). Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Work quickly when mixing the egg yolks with hot noodles to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Adjust the consistency with more reserved noodle water if needed.