Ramen Alfredo

Ah, the Culinary delights of the Mediterranean....the smell of garlic and parmesan fill the air.

1 pkg chicken ramen
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. Milk or half & half
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 sprig parsley chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Cook ramen without flavor packet.
Strain out MOST of the water...leave in a few tablespoons.
Mix in the chicken flavor packet and a small bit of butter or olive oil to keep the noodles from sticking together, then set aside in serving bowl.
In the same pan that you cooked the ramen in, melt butter over medium-low heat, add chopped garlic and stir. Stir and cook until garlic is lightly browned.
Add milk (half & half) and parsley, then stir for a few seconds to heat thoroughly.
Remove from heat and immediately add the parmesan cheese, stirring while adding. Pour this sauce over noodles in bowl. Sprinkle on more parmesan, if desired.
Serve with (or mix in) peas, if desired.

Asian Pulled Pork Ramen

Asian inspired flavors mix with healthy herbs for a nutritious and cheap ramen experience.

1 pkg pork ramen

1-1/2 c water
1/8 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 c leftover pulled pork
1 pork ramen flavor packet
1 scallion (green onion)
1 Tbs sesame oil
Cayenne oil, optional
Dried nettle, parsley, moringa, celery seed and/or your favorite nutritious herb

Place noodles and water in pot, bring to boil, add cabbage and pulled pork, and flavoring packet. Stir and bring back to a boil. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile...slice scallions small and put into bowl. Add the sesame oil to the bowl. Add a touch of cayenne oil, if desired. Sprinkle in some dried or fresh herbs. Remove noodle mix from heat and carefully pour into bowl. Stir and enjoy!