Description
Pasta perfection meets convenience with this Instant Ramen Carbonara, blending Italian culinary magic and quick kitchen creativity. Creamy parmesan, crispy pancetta, and silky egg sauce elevate instant noodles into a gourmet experience you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3 ounces / 85 grams) instant ramen noodles
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Additions:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) reserved ramen cooking water
Instructions
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, excluding seasoning packet. Set aside 1/4 cup of pasta water after draining.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Whisk egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Heat bacon drippings in the same skillet, add butter, and toss cooked ramen noodles to coat evenly.
- Pour reserved pasta water into the skillet and immediately remove from heat source.
- Pour egg mixture over hot noodles, continuously stirring to create a silky, glossy sauce without curdling the eggs.
- Crumble crispy bacon and fold into the noodle mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Plate immediately and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality instant ramen noodles with minimal seasoning for better texture and flavor absorption.
- Temper the egg mixture gradually by adding a small amount of hot pasta water to prevent scrambling and create a silky smooth sauce.
- Experiment with different protein alternatives like pancetta, guanciale, or vegetarian bacon bits to suit various dietary preferences.
- Remove skillet from direct heat when adding egg mixture to ensure a creamy, glossy carbonara without turning eggs into scrambled texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg