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Creamy bacon and ramen noodle dish on a white plate with shredded cheese and green onions.

Ramen Carbonara

Baked Bree man with beard in formal suit indoors.Michael Steliga
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 ounces ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions without the seasoning packet. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Reserve some of the cooking water, it can help if the noodles are too dry.
    Uncooked instant ramen noodles in a white pot on a white background.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    Cracked eggs in hands over baking ingredients, preparing for baking.
  • In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Crispy cooked bacon in a stainless steel skillet for breakfast or recipe.
  • Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet with the bacon and garlic. If too dry, add a couple of tbsp of cooking water. Remove from heat.
    Creamy ramen noodles with crispy bacon in a stainless steel skillet.
  • Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot noodles, tossing continuously to coat the noodles and cook the eggs with the residual heat. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
    Creamy cheese sauce added to cooked instant ramen noodles in a skillet.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1.084mgFiber: 1g
Keyword carbonara, ramen, ramen carbonara
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