Creamy Cheesy Lemon Ramen

Ingredients

• 2 Otoki Cheesy Ramen (cheddar & mascarpone flavor; keep the cheese packets)
• 2 garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated; plus extra for serving)
• 0.5 lemon zest (from half a lemon, or to taste)
• 0.5 lemon juice (from half a lemon, or to taste)
• chili flakes (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Otoki ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve a bit of the cooking water for the sauce.

2. 2

   In a pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil).

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook briefly until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add chili flakes, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the garlic and butter.

5. 5

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the cream, and stir until well combined.

7. 7

   Add the cooked noodles and a splash of the reserved cooking water to the pan. Toss the noodles to coat them in the cream mixture.

8. 8

   Add the Otoki cheese packets and mix everything together thoroughly until the sauce is glossy and creamy.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated parmesan and fresh parsley.

Notes

The author recommends using Otoki Cheddar & Mascarpone ramen for the best results. If you cannot find this specific brand, you can use standard ramen and supplement with a mix of cheddar and mascarpone powders or cheeses.

Nutrition per serving

• ramen
• cheesy
• dinner
• easy recipe
• quick meal
• comfort food
• pasta