Viral Ramen Carbonara with Bacon (Printable Version)

Instant ramen meets carbonara with eggs, cream, Parmesan, and crisp bacon for a deliciously rich fusion dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Dairy

01 - 1 package instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Meats

05 - 4 slices bacon

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon slices until they are evenly crisped. Transfer to a plate, reserving rendered bacon fat in the pan.
02 - Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, omitting the seasoning packet. Drain thoroughly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Add the drained hot ramen noodles to the bowl with the egg mixture. Toss immediately and vigorously so that the residual heat gently cooks the eggs, forming a creamy sauce.
05 - Drizzle the reserved bacon fat over the noodles, toss again to combine, then crumble the crispy bacon over the top. Serve straight away.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy weeknight fusion classic that anyone can master
  • Ready to eat in just twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Creamy rich sauce without any fancy equipment
  • Requires only a handful of basic grocery staples
  • Always impresses friends or family with bold flavor
02 -
  • Super filling in one bowl for a quick meal
  • Elevates humble ramen with a creamy twist
  • Easily doubles for a crowd or late night snack
03 -
  • Cook bacon slowly so it renders all that delicious fat for the sauce
  • Never skip tossing hot noodles in the egg sauce immediately as this is how you get the creamy carbonara finish
  • Use higher quality Parmesan and fresh eggs for the most luxurious results
  • Remember to savor each creamy bacon rich bite it is pure comfort food bliss
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