Ramen Carbonara

Carbonara is known as a quick-to-fix meal, but get dinner done even sooner by using ramen instead of traditional pasta. Top with additional Parmesan if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add onion to bacon drippings in skillet; cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook ramen in a saucepan according to package directions, adding peas the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain.

Step 3

Whisk together egg, Parmesan, onion and drippings, salt, and red pepper in a bowl. Add hot ramen and cooked bacon. Toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking water to make a creamy consistency. Top servings with parsley.