Experience the fusion of traditional Italian carbonara and Japanese ramen with this mouthwatering Ramen Carbonara recipe. With a creamy, cheesy sauce and perfectly cooked ramen noodles, this dish is a flavor explosion in every bite. It's also quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 packs of ramen noodles
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic to the bacon fat and cook for a minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet with the garlic and bacon fat. Pour the egg mixture over the noodles and toss well to coat. Cook for a minute or two until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide the Ramen Carbonara into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish, traditionally made with egg, cheese, bacon, and pepper.
Ramen is a Japanese dish consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth.
The fusion of these two iconic dishes creates a unique and delicious flavor combination.