Ramen Carbonara Hack Dish

# What You’ll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 1 packet instant ramen noodles (discard flavor packet)

→ Sauce

02 - 1 large egg

03 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano (approximately 35 g)

04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings & Additions

08 - 2 strips cooked bacon or pancetta, chopped (optional)

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

10 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese to garnish

# Directions:

01 - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for approximately 3 minutes until tender. Drain the noodles, reserving 2 tablespoons of the hot cooking water.

02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, grated Parmesan, heavy cream if using, minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

03 - Return the hot drained noodles to the pot off the heat. Immediately pour the egg and cheese mixture over the noodles, tossing quickly and vigorously to coat each strand. Gradually add the reserved hot water as needed to form a smooth, silky sauce.

04 - Incorporate the chopped bacon or pancetta if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl.

05 - Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you actually fussed over it.
The egg sauce becomes impossibly creamy without any cream at all (though a splash helps).
One pot, minimal cleanup, and it feels indulgent enough to trick yourself into thinking it's a real meal.

02 -

Temperature is everything—the heat from the hot noodles cooks the egg into sauce, so if your pot is cool or you wait too long, you'll end up with scrambled eggs instead.
Toss constantly and confidently; hesitation leads to clumpy regret.

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