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A large bowl of instant carbonara ramen topped generously with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions, featuring crispy bacon and slightly charred edges for an ultra-comforting and flavorful instant noodle upgrade.
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Instant Carbonara Ramen

Creamy, cheesy carbonara-style ramen with crispy bacon and a rich, spicy sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes! 
Watch me make Instant Carbonara Ramen
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Fusion, Italian, Korean
Keyword: Carbonara Ramen, Cheesy Ramen, Creamy Ramen, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Dinner, Easy Ramen Recipe, Easy Recipes, Instant Ramen Hack, Quick Ramen, Spicy Carbonara, Spicy Ramen
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles:

  • 2 strips bacon
  • 1 pack instant ramen keep the cheese powder and spicy sauce separate
  • 2 tablespoons reserved noodle water

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg yolk see note 1

Optional Garnish:

Instructions

  • Cut the bacon into ½-inch slices. In a pan over medium heat, cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Separate the seasoning and sauce packets from the ramen. Cook the noodles until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the noodle water.
  • In a bowl, mix the cheese powder, spicy sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, noodle water, and egg yolk until smooth.
  • Add the cooked ramen and bacon to the sauce. Toss until fully coated.
  • Transfer to a bowl and garnish with scallions, extra parmesan, chili oil, and black pepper if desired.

Notes

(1) Make sure to see if your eggs are pasteurized before using consuming raw egg yolks

Nutrition

Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 44g