Instant Ramen Carbonara

Instant Ramen Carbonara

This instant ramen carbonara is my take on carbonara, made with ingredients you probably have on hand. I grew up eating ramen noodles nearly every day, and am always looking for ways to flavor them without using the seasoning packet.

Ingredients :

• 6 cups water
• 3 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
3. Whisk eggs, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons water, parsley, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
4. Add garlic to the skillet with bacon drippings and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Toss in drained noodles and cook 3 minutes more. Turn off heat.
5. Pour in reserved egg mixture, toss to coat, and let sit 2 minutes before serving.