Ramen Carbonara
A fun twist on the traditional Italian classic, Ramen Carbonara combines crispy bacon, creamy egg, and delicate ramen noodles for a quick and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 packs Instant Ramen, or fresh ramen noodles
- 4 slices thick-cut Bacon, chopped
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked Black Pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, optional for serving
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Save some of the rendered fat for added flavor.
- Prepare the ramen by boiling a pot of water and cooking the noodles according to package instructions (about 3 minutes). Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
- Combine the cooked ramen with the bacon in the skillet, tossing to coat in the bacon fat.
- Create the sauce by whisking eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl, then remove the skillet from heat and quickly add the egg-cheese mixture over the noodles, tossing rapidly to coat.
- Season with black pepper and chili flakes before serving in deep bowls, garnished with additional Parmesan and crispy bacon.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, sauté mushrooms instead of using bacon; for vegan, substitute eggs with silken tofu and use nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Ramen, Carbonara, Pasta, Quick Meal, Comfort Food