20 Minute Ramen Carbonara with Herb Buttered Corn.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 squares ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels. Add the oil or butter, corn, garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until the corn is golden. Stir in 1/4 cup basil. Remove from the heat. 2. Beat together the eggs, parmesan, and remaining 1/4 cup of basil, in a large serving bowl.3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the ramen according to package directions, until al dente. Before you drain the noodles scoop out about 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. 4. Immediately add the hot noodles to the egg/cheese mixture, tossing quickly (to ensure the eggs do not scramble) until the eggs thicken and create a sauce. The heat from the noodles will cook the eggs. Thin the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water, until it reaches your desired consistency. Add the corn and bacon, gently toss to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.5. Divide the ramen among plates and top with fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
* These are rough estimates based on common ingredient values. Actual nutrition may vary.
182
Calories
10g
Protein
6g
Carbs
13g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Tips & Variations
Rest your meat
Let cooked meat rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting to keep juices inside.
Season generously
Season at each stage of cooking, not just at the end.
Al dente pasta
Cook pasta until it's still slightly firm - it will continue cooking in the sauce.






