Instant Pot Carbonara Ramen (Printable Version)

A creamy fusion of carbonara and ramen prepared swiftly for a satisfying meal in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (exclude seasoning packets)

→ Meats

02 - 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
08 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Chopped parsley
10 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Cook chopped bacon until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pot.
02 - Add minced garlic to the reserved bacon fat and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Break ramen noodles in half and place in pot. Pour in 2 cups of water, gently pressing noodles to submerge.
04 - Secure lid and cook on Manual or Pressure Cook setting for 1 minute. Perform a quick pressure release once done.
05 - While noodles cook, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, heavy cream, and black pepper in a bowl.
06 - Open lid immediately when pressure is released. Pour egg mixture over hot noodles, stirring vigorously to form a creamy sauce with residual heat without scrambling eggs.
07 - Stir in cooked bacon. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast preparation and cooking in 15 minutes
  • Delicious blend of Italian and Japanese flavors
02 -
  • Do not use seasoning packets from ramen noodles to avoid overpowering flavors
  • Quick release pressure to prevent overcooking noodles
03 -
  • Reserve bacon fat to enhance flavor when cooking garlic and noodles
  • Whisk egg mixture separately and add off-heat to avoid scrambled eggs
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