Instant Pot Carbonara Ramen (Print View)

A creamy noodle dish blending savory bacon, eggs, and Parmesan with quick ramen for an easy fusion meal.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

→ Meats

02 - 4 strips bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

→ Aromatics

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups water

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

10 - Reserved bacon pieces (optional)
11 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
12 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add chopped bacon. Cook until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove one tablespoon of bacon for garnish if desired, leaving the rest and rendered fat in the pot.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ramen noodles (broken in half if necessary) and 2 cups water to the pot, stirring to ensure noodles are submerged.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Perform a quick pressure release once cooking is complete.
05 - While noodles cook, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, heavy cream (if using), and freshly ground black pepper in a separate bowl.
06 - Open the Instant Pot and immediately add the egg mixture to the hot noodles. Stir vigorously to create a creamy sauce, allowing residual heat to gently cook the eggs without scrambling. Season with salt to taste.
07 - Plate immediately, garnishing with reserved bacon, extra Parmesan, and chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy main dish for busy nights
  • Rich, satisfying flavor without complicated steps
02 -
  • This recipe contains eggs, milk, and wheat so is not suitable for those with related allergies.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or other veggies.
03 -
  • Stir the noodles quickly after adding the egg mixture to avoid curdling.
  • Substitute pancetta for bacon if you want a more traditional carbonara flavor.
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