Savory noodles blended with bacon, eggs, Parmesan, and garlic for a rich culinary experience.
# 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 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
→ Aromatics
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
07 - 2 cups water
→ Seasonings
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnishes
10 - Reserved bacon (1 tbsp)
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, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove one tablespoon of cooked bacon for garnish; leave remaining bacon and fat in the pot.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Place ramen noodles in the pot, breaking them in half if necessary. Add 2 cups water and stir gently to submerge noodles.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook at high pressure for 1 minute. Perform a quick release of the pressure when cooking completes.
05 - While noodles cook, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, heavy cream if using, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
06 - Open the Instant Pot carefully. Immediately add the egg-Parmesan mixture to the hot noodles, stirring vigorously to form a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. Season with salt to taste.
07 - Plate the carbonara ramen, topping with reserved bacon, extra Parmesan, and chopped parsley as desired. Serve immediately.
