Samantha NicoleGreat taste doesn’t come any easier than this! Ramen Carbonara is the expedient way to have a flavorful family-friendly meal. You can never go wrong with ramen noodles immersed in a creamy, parmesan cheese sauce, complete with crumbles of savory bacon… it’s truly the perfect combination! Surprise yourself with the upscale taste of low-cost, high-flavor Ramen Carbonara. It’s delizioso!
Ingredients
- 3 (3-ounce) packages ramen noodles, discard the seasoning packets or reserve for another use
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste, for garnish
- 4 tablespoons basil, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the ramen noodles, according to the package directions. Drain the water.
Step 2 –Add the oil to the cooked noodles and toss to combine.
Step 3 –In a medium bowl, add the eggs and the parmesan and whisk to combine.
Step 4 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces and cook until they are browned and crisp.
Step 5 –Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings and discard the remainder.
Step 6 –Add the garlic to the bacon pieces and sauté until it is aromatic, about 30 seconds.
Step 7 –Add the cooked noodles to the bacon-garlic mixture and toss to combine.
Step 8 –Season the ramen mixture with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and stir to combine.
Step 9 –Transfer the skillet from the heat. Top the ramen mixture with the egg-parmesan mixture and toss well to combine. The heat will cook the eggs.
Step 10 –Garnish the carbonara with the basil and the extra black pepper and serve.
