Instant Ramen Carbonara

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This instant ramen carbonara is my take on carbonara, made with ingredients you probably have on hand. I grew up eating ramen noodles nearly every day, and am always looking for ways to flavor them without using the seasoning packet.

ramen carbonara with bacon in bowl with red and green stripes on rim and red napkin on plank table
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 cups water

  • 3 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.

  3. Whisk eggs, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons water, parsley, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  4. Add garlic to the skillet with bacon drippings and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Toss in drained noodles and cook 3 minutes more. Turn off heat.

  5. Pour in reserved egg mixture, toss to coat, and let sit 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

462 Calories
24g Fat
42g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 1787mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 273mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.