Creamy Carbonara Ramen Hack (Printable Version)

A creamy, savory noodle dish blending Italian carbonara flavors with quick-cook ramen, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

→ Meats

02 - 4 strips bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

→ Aromatics

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups water

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes (optional)

10 - Reserved cooked bacon strips
11 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add chopped bacon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp. Remove one tablespoon for garnish, leaving the rest and bacon fat in the pot.
02 - Add minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ramen noodles, breaking them in half if necessary, and 2 cups of water. Stir to fully submerge the noodles.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Perform a quick release once cooking is complete.
05 - Whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream (if using), and freshly ground black pepper together in a bowl.
06 - Open the Instant Pot and immediately add the egg and cheese mixture to the hot noodles. Stir vigorously to form a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. Season with salt to taste.
07 - Plate the noodles and garnish with reserved bacon, extra Parmesan, and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Creamy fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors
  • Fast, hearty main dish ready in 15 minutes
02 -
  • This recipe contains eggs, dairy, and wheat.
  • Bacon may contain traces of other allergens; always check packaging.
03 -
  • Omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
  • Substitute pancetta for bacon, or add peas or spinach for extra veggies.
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