Ramen Carbonara (Ramen Hack)

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while ham is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the scallion greens.

Separate the egg yolk from the egg white.

Mix the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and a generous amount of black pepper to form a creamy sauce.

In a pot, place the brick of ramen and pour 1 cup of water over it, adding the chopped bacon.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, flip the brick of ramen and let it absorb water for a few seconds.

Unravel the noodles by mixing them from side to side to prevent clumping.

Turn off the heat and set a timer for 2 minutes, stirring the noodles occasionally.

After 2 minutes, dump the noodles and remaining liquid into the bowl with the sauce.

Stir quickly to combine the noodles with the sauce until smooth and creamy, ensuring the egg yolk doesn't fully cook.

Transfer to a serving bowl and dust with more Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, topping with chopped scallions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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