Ramen Carbonara Fusion 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

04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

06 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Directions:

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

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

03 - Return the drained hot noodles to the pot off the heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the noodles, tossing vigorously to coat evenly. Add reserved hot water gradually to obtain a silky sauce consistency.

04 - Stir in chopped bacon or pancetta if using. Transfer to a serving bowl.

05 - Top with additional grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent an hour perfecting it.
Uses ingredients you probably already have hiding in your fridge and pantry.
That creamy, silky sauce clings to every noodle without a drop of cream or butter.

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Timing is everything—add the egg to hot noodles off the heat, not to boiling water, or you'll end up with scrambled eggs instead of sauce.
Freshly grated cheese matters more here than almost any other ingredient; the starch from pre-grated varieties breaks the sauce.

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