Ramen Carbonara Recipe by Tasty
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- to tasteground pepper
- 2 strips bacon
sliced crosswise into half-inch strips.
- 1 pack instant ramen
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, add one whole egg, one egg yolk, parmesan cheese, and pepper to taste. Whisk with fork until well combined.
- 2
Cut two strips of bacon crosswise into half-inch strips. Fry until cooked but not yet crispy.
- 3
Boil water and cook ramen very al dente, or just until it can be loosened from it’s block form.
- 4
Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bacon and stir, lifting any bacon bits that are stuck to the pan. Once the oil is hot, remove the pan from heat.
- 5
Pour a small amount of the water the ramen was cooked in and stir. Add the ramen noodles and stir some more, coating the noodles in the bacon/olive oil mixture.
- 6
Next, add the egg mixture, making sure to pour it onto the noodles and not straight onto the pan. Stir vigorously. The heat from the pan and ingredients need to turn the egg mixture into a creamy sauce. But, if the eggs get too hot they will cook too much and become scrabbled eggs. Add additional ramen water as needed to create a smooth but creamy sauce.
- 7
Plate and top with additional parmesan cheese and pepper.
- 8
Enjoy!
Ramen Carbonara Recipe by Tasty
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting meal with an unexpected twist that’s quick to prepare? This Ramen Carbonara recipe transforms humble instant ramen into a rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying dish that’s perfect for any night of the week.
What makes this Ramen Carbonara so special is the clever fusion of classic Italian technique with a pantry staple. The traditional carbonara sauce, built from a luxurious combination of egg, egg yolk, and generous Parmesan cheese, creates an unbelievably smooth and velvety coating for the ramen noodles. The addition of crispy bacon bits provides that essential salty crunch and depth of flavor, elevating instant ramen to gourmet status.
Expect a bowl of instant ramen reimagined. Each strand of noodle will be coated in a luscious, savory sauce, punctuated by the smoky, crispy texture of the bacon. A generous amount of ground pepper adds a welcome kick, balancing the richness of the cheese and eggs. It’s a surprisingly elegant and indulgent dish, offering warmth and comfort without the fuss of complicated cooking.
Feel free to customize this dish to your liking. While bacon is traditional, you could substitute it with crispy pancetta or even thinly sliced prosciutto. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra umami. If you prefer a sharper cheese profile, a good quality Pecorino Romano can be used in place of, or in addition to, the Parmesan. Adjust the ground pepper to your taste, adding more for a spicier kick.
This Ramen Carbonara is an ideal comforting meal for a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. Serve it immediately to best enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavors.