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Ramen is an inexpensive food that can easily be transformed into something other than soup. Using ramen in recipes is an excellent way to economize on meals while still enjoying a hearty, flavorful portion. A peanut ramen noodle salad will only take about 15 minutes to prepare. A veggie ramen primavera dish can be whipped up in about 25 minutes. A ramen and ricotta cheese frittata can be baked in roughly 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of ramen noodles (any flavor)
  • ½ cup (118 ml) peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) water, vinegar and teriyaki sauce
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp (1.2) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cucumber (quartered lengthwise)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)

Makes 4 servings.

  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (asparagus, carrots and cauliflower mix recommended)
  • 3 packages of ramen (any flavor)
  • 2 cups (473 ml) water
  • 1 package French onion spreadable cheese
  • 1 jar sliced pimientos

Makes 4 servings.

  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 3 packages of ramen (any flavor)
  • 1 container part-skim ricotta cheese (medium sized)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup (118 ml) milk
  • ½ cup (118 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp (1.2 ml) Pepper
  • 1 can chunky tomatoes

Makes 6 servings.

Method 1
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Preparing Peanut Ramen Noodle Salad

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  1. Boil 4 cups (946 ml) of water in a medium sized saucepan. When boiling, insert your ramen into the pan. After 3 minutes, or when the noodles are tender, remove the pan from the heat. [1]
    • The seasoning packets for the ramen can be thrown away or used for another purpose.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Position your strainer in the sink. Hold the saucepan over the strainer and pour the noodles into the strainer. When the water has completely drained, rinse the noodles with cold water. Allow the water to drain again, and set the noodles aside. [2]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, water, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Use a whisk to mix these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth throughout. [3]
    • If you dislike spicy food, leave out the crushed red pepper. Add slightly more peanut butter to thicken the sauce and make it creamier.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Transfer the noodles to the mixing bowl with the sauce. Add the chopped carrots and scallions to the same bowl. Use a wooden spoon or similar kitchen implement to toss the salad and enjoy. [4]
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Method 2
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Whipping up a Veggie Ramen Primavera

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Fill a medium sized pot halfway with water. Boil the water over high heat. Insert the frozen veggies into the pot. Keep the heat set to high so the water reaches a boil again. Add ramen to the boiling water. Cook the veggies and noodles about 3 minutes.
    • Your veggies and noodles may cook in under 3 minutes. When the veggies and noodles are both tender, remove the pot from the heat. [5]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Place a strainer in your sink. Take the pot from the burner and pour the veggies and noodles into the strainer to drain the water from them. Keep the veggies and noodles in the strainer and set it off to the side. Return the pot to the stovetop.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Set the pot’s burner to medium heat. Combine water, the ramen seasoning packets, and the French onion cheese with a whisk in the pot. Stir the mixture continuously until it is smooth. [6]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Shake the veggies and noodles while they are still in the strainer slightly back and forth over the sink to remove any remaining water from them. Then pour the veggies and noodles back into the pot. Stir the ingredients until they are well distributed and the veggies and noodles are coated with the sauce. [7]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Use a wooden spoon to stir in the pimientos. Cook all ingredients for about 3 minutes. When the ingredients are hot and evenly covered in the sauce, the veggie ramen primavera is completed. Serve and enjoy. [8]
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Method 3
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Baking a Ramen Ricotta Frittata

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  1. Set your oven to 400°F (204°C). Normally, ovens preheat in 10 to 15 minutes, though this time may vary depending on your oven. To make the most of your time, move on in this recipe while your oven preheats. [9]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Fill a medium sized pot halfway with water. Turn the heat on the burner to high and bring the water to a boil. Insert your peas and allow the water to come to a boil again. Add the ramen noodles to the water. Cook this for about 3 minutes until the noodles and peas are tender. [10]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Position your strainer in your sink. Pour the peas and noodles from the pot into the strainer to drain the water. When all the water has drained, pick up the strainer and shake it lightly to remove any excess water. [11]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Add the ricotta and Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, pepper, and two ramen seasoning packets in a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix these until they are well blended. With a wooden spoon, stir your peas and noodles into this mixture. [12]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Ramen Noodles Without Making Soup
    Coat the bottom of the baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray. Pour the frittata mixture into the baking dish. Use a wooden spoon to scrape excess mixture from the bowl into the baking dish and spread it in an even layer. [13]
  6. Insert your baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake the mixture for roughly 20 minutes. When the mixture has set and is firm but not hard, remove it from the oven. Heat the tomatoes in a microwave safe bowl until they are hot, then layer them on top of the frittata. [14]
    • Serve your frittata immediately and enjoy. Transfer leftovers to a covered container. Refrigerate these within two hours of cooking. They will stay good for 3 to 4 days. [15]
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    How can I make an easy noodle salad?
    Thuong Tan
    Noodle Expert
    Thuong Tan is a Noodle Expert and the Founder of Noodelist, a food startup producing plant-based instant noodles. Thuong holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Haaga-Helia, University of Applied Sciences, and an MBA in Luxury Brand Management from IFA Paris, Polimoda/Shanghai University. Noodelist’s mission is to produce premium plant-based moroheiya noodles that are nutrient-dense, texturally pleasing, and environmentally friendly.
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    You can make noodles, get rid of the broth, and then add shitake, bok choy, bean sprouts, and any of your other favorite veggies. It's kind of like pasta salad but substituted with noodles.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Peanut Ramen Noodle Salad

      • Mixing bowl (medium size)
      • Saucepan (medium size)
      • Strainer
      • Whisk (or fork)
      • Wooden spoon (or similar implement; for tossing salad)

      Veggie Ramen Primavera

      • Pot (medium size)
      • Strainer
      • Wooden spoon

      Ramen Ricotta Frittata

      • 13x9-in (33x23-cm) baking dish
      • Microwave safe bowl
      • Mixing bowl (large size)
      • Non-stick cooking spray
      • Pot (medium size)
      • Strainer
      • Wooden spoon

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