Instant Pot Carbonara Ramen (Printable version)

Savory carbonara-style noodles with bacon and Parmesan, ready quickly using an electric pressure cooker.

# What you need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

→ Meats

02 - 4 strips bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

→ Aromatics

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups water

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

10 - Reserved bacon pieces (1 tablespoon)
11 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove one tablespoon of bacon for garnish and leave the remainder in the pot with bacon fat.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
03 - Place the ramen noodles into the pot, breaking them in half if needed. Pour in 2 cups water and stir to submerge noodles.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute, then perform a quick pressure release.
05 - While noodles cook, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, heavy cream (if using), and freshly ground black pepper until combined.
06 - Open the Instant Pot and quickly stir the egg and cheese mixture into the hot noodles. Stir vigorously to create a creamy sauce, allowing residual heat to gently cook the eggs without scrambling. Season with salt to taste.
07 - Dish the noodles onto plates and top with reserved bacon pieces, additional Parmesan, and chopped parsley as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast and easy fusion meal in just 15 minutes
  • Rich carbonara flavor with convenience of instant ramen
02 -
  • This dish contains eggs, milk, and wheat; always check your ingredient labels for allergens.
  • You can easily make it vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using mushrooms instead.
03 -
  • Quickly stir in the egg mixture while noodles are piping hot for the creamiest sauce.
  • For extra veggies, add a handful of peas or spinach right before serving.
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