Instant Pot Carbonara Ramen (Printer View)

Savory noodles with bacon, Parmesan, and eggs cooked fast in the Instant Pot for creamy comfort.

# 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 for extra creaminess

→ 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, chopped
11 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Method:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon pieces for garnish and keep remaining bacon and fat in the pot.
02 - Add minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Place ramen noodles in the pot, breaking them in half if needed. Pour in 2 cups of water and stir to fully submerge the noodles.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook at high pressure for 1 minute. Perform a quick pressure release upon completion.
05 - While noodles cook, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream (if using), and black pepper in a separate bowl.
06 - Open the Instant Pot and quickly stir in the egg-Parmesan mixture with the hot noodles to form a creamy sauce. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately garnished with reserved bacon, extra Parmesan, and fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in only 15 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Combines comforting flavors of carbonara with instant ramen for fusion delight
02 -
  • This recipe contains eggs, dairy, and wheat; always check packaging for specific allergens.
  • Heavy cream is optional but adds extra richness if desired.
03 -
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use sautéed mushrooms.
  • Use pancetta as an alternative to bacon for a more authentic taste.
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