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Easy Parmesan Garlic Ramen

Transform instant ramen into creamy, garlicky comfort food with butter, parmesan, and fresh herbs in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Italian Fusion, Quick Meals
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 packages instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packets
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook ramen noodles according to package directions, reducing time by 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Add drained noodles to skillet with garlic butter, tossing to coat. Remove from heat.
  4. Add parmesan cheese and cream, tossing quickly to create creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water gradually if needed for consistency.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for best results. Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent seizing. Best served immediately while hot.