Carbonara Buldak Ramen Bake (Print Version)

Spicy buldak ramen and creamy carbonara combine in this satisfying oven-baked main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles & Sauce

01 - 2 packs buldak (Korean spicy chicken) instant ramen, noodles and sauce packets separated
02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 3 large egg yolks
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Meats

07 - 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced

→ Garnishes & Extras

08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - Toasted sesame seeds, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the noodles and set aside.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta or bacon until golden and crisp. Add butter, stir to melt, and remove from heat.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, whole milk, and buldak sauce packets. Adjust the amount of buldak sauce to control the spice level.
05 - Add the drained noodles and cooked pancetta mixture to the bowl with the sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure noodles are well coated.
06 - Transfer the coated noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
07 - Bake uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden on top.
08 - Remove from oven. Garnish with sliced green onions, freshly ground black pepper, and optional toasted sesame seeds before serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Packed with spicy, creamy flavors, it's that cheeky dinner you crave after a long day.
  • It turns two instant classics into a one-pan wonder that crisps beautifully in the oven.
02 -
  • Adding noodles straight from boiling water can make the bake watery—cool and drain them well first.
  • Mixing the egg yolks into very hot ingredients too quickly results in scrambled eggs; let things cool slightly before combining.
03 -
  • Use cold, room-temperature egg yolks to avoid scrambling in the sauce.
  • A little mozzarella goes a long way—too much and you’ll hide that creamy ramen base.
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