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Budget-Friendly Ramen Carbonara Recipe 💰 Affordable & Delicious! Poor Man’s Ramen and Spam Carbonara

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Instant Ramen Carbonara

Cultural Context

Instant Ramen Carbonara is a modern fusion dish that combines the convenience of instant ramen with the creamy richness of traditional Italian carbonara. Originating from Italy, carbonara is typically made with eggs, cheese, cured pork, and black pepper, but this version offers a quick and accessible alternative for busy cooks. It's gained popularity among students and young professionals for its simplicity and satisfying flavors, making it a beloved comfort food worldwide.

ItalianITmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 can Spam
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
parmesan cheese
1 egg
black pepper
ramen noodles
water

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.

1

Start by cutting half of a can of Spam into cubes or strips.

2

Heat a skillet over medium to high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter (about 7 grams).

3

Add the diced Spam to the skillet and stir to coat in the butter, cooking for about 3 minutes until browned.

4

While the Spam cooks, prepare the sauce by mixing together parmesan cheese, 1 egg, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

5

Set the sauce mixture aside for later use.

6

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the ramen noodles, cooking for 2 to 2.5 minutes until almost done.

7

Once the noodles are cooked, add them to the skillet with the Spam, reducing the heat to low.

8

Pour the egg and parmesan mixture over the noodles and Spam, mixing well to combine.

9

If the pan is too hot, add some hot ramen water to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

10

Continue mixing for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce is creamy, adding more hot ramen water if needed to adjust the consistency.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingtossing

Equipment Needed

skilletpotmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Ramen CarbonaraCarbonara Ramen
Local Name: Ramen Carbonara

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