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freshly made ramen carbonara in a skillet garnished with basil.
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Ramen Carbonara

Indulge in my quick, 15-minute Ramen Carbonara, a perfect harmony of East meets West. This dish marries the convenience of ramen noodles with the creamy luxury of traditional carbonara, promising a unique, mouthwatering meal that will leave everyone craving seconds.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carbonara recipe, ramen carbonara, ramen noodles
Servings: 4
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 9 ounce ramen noodles 3 packages, discard the seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
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Instructions

  • Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. They shouldn’t take more than a couple minutes to cook. Toss them with the olive oil to keep them from sticking together.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs with the Parmesan cheese. Set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet cook the bacon until brown and crisp. If too much fat is in the skillet, drain leaving 1 tbsp of bacon fat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Add the ramen noodles to the skillet and toss together with the bacon. Remove from heat. Pour the egg/cheese mixture over the noodles and toss well. The heat of the noodles should cook the egg as needed.
  • Garnish the carbonara with some fresh basil and some more freshly ground black pepper and serve while still warm.

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Notes

  1. Cheese Choice: Authentic carbonara uses Pecorino Romano, but Parmesan cheese is a fine substitute and is easier to find.
  2. Ramen Choice: Any instant ramen or fresh ramen noodles can work well for this recipe. Discard the seasoning packets as we're only using the noodles.
  3. Bacon Substitutes: If you don't have bacon, pancetta or guanciale can also be used.
  4. Fresh Basil: If basil isn't available, try substituting with fresh parsley or simply omit it.
  5. Garlic Intensity: Feel free to adjust the garlic to your liking; if you're a garlic lover, go ahead and add an extra clove or two!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 2172mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 4mg