Spicy Carbonara Noodles
Looking to take your comfort food to a whole new level? Or do you simply want to upgrade your packet of ramen noodles into a delicious and satisfying dish that is still easy and convenient? Then give your ramen a glow up with Spicy Carbonara Noodles!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 789kcal
Equipment
- deep pot or pan
Ingredients
- 4 slices streaky bacon
- 1 nest noodles
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 spring onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese* (about 30g) plus extra to garnish
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil optional
Optional Extra Garnishes
- chilli or red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- more cheese
- chilli oil
Instructions
- Add the bacon slices to a cold frying pan or skillet and turn the heat to medium. Allow the bacon to cook until crispy, about 10 minutes depending on the thickness. Turn at least once during cooking.
- While the bacon cooks, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles according to packet instructions. Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Meanwhile, slice the spring onion and separate the green and white parts. Dice the garlic.
- Combine the gochujang, grated cheese and egg yolk in a small bowl and stir to combine. It should look like a thick, slightly lumpy red paste. Stir in two tablespoons of the reserved noodle cooking water to loosen.
- When the bacon has cooked, transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Add the garlic and the white parts of the spring onion into the pan used to cook the bacon with a (optional) knob of butter or drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Roughly chop the crispy bacon and add it back to the pan along with the cooked noodles. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Stir well to combine - the sauce should become thick and glossy as it mixes with the warm ingredients. Stir in more cooking water if needed to get your desired sauciness.
- To serve, sprinkle over the green sliced onion, extra cheese and sesame seeds, plus optional chilli flakes or chilli oil.
Notes
*You can use pretty much any cheese you like, as long as it grates and melts well. Cheddar, pecorino and mozzarella are great choices.
Nutrition
Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 309mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1173IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 2mg