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.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon , chopped
- 0.5 cups chopped onion
- 2 packages ramen noodles , 3 ounce
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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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.
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Meanwhile, cook ramen in a saucepan according to package directions, adding peas the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain.
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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.
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