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A bowl of creamy Parmesan Garlic Ramen topped with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
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Parmesan Garlic Ramen

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pack (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (flavor packet discarded)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a pot and cook ramen noodles for 3 minutes until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked noodles and reserved cooking water to the skillet.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce emulsifies and coats the noodles.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.