Delicious and Easy Ramen Noodle Recipes

Delicious and Easy Ramen Noodle Recipes

Ramen noodles have become a popular staple for singles, couples and students everywhere. They are fast, easy and delicious, and are nearly impossible to make wrong. They are also the perfect delivery system for a creamy or savory sauce, and with a few cooked vegetables thrown into the pot, can make a great side dish or a delicious meal.

Cheesy Ramen Noodle Dinner

• 2 pkgs. Ramen style noodles
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese OR 2-3 slices of processed American cheese
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables (peas, beans, corn, etc.)
• 1 flavor packet (from the noodles package)
• 1 tsp. butter or margarine
• Milk

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and pour in the frozen vegetables. If desired, crush the noodles into smaller pieces before adding to the pot. Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain in a fine sieve or colander, reserving about 1/4 to 1/3c. of the water in with the noodles.
2. Next, add the butter or margarine to the noodles and sprinkle the flavor packet on top (depending on individual taste, the second packet may be required for more flavor). Stir well. Add the cheese (if using processed slices, rip the cheese into smaller pieces for easier melting). The noodles should be hot enough to melt the cheese into a smooth sauce, however if there is not enough liquid, add a little milk to achieve the desired consistency.

Pour into bowls and serve as a dinner on its own or as a side dish with a piece of baked fish or chicken.

Cheese and Broccoli Noodles

This recipe can be made with Ramen, but also works well with spaghetti, linguini or even regular elbow macaroni

• 1 cup pasta (or 2 packages of Ramen, flavor packets removed)
• 3/4 cup broccoli (fresh, cut into florets, or frozen)
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. butter or margarine
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk
• salt to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. If using fresh broccoli florets add them to the water before heating. Once the water has reached a boil, add the pasta (if using frozen broccoli add it here) and cook according to package directions.
2. When the pasta is cooked, drain using a fine sieve or colander but reserve some of the hot water in the pot to make the sauce. Add the margarine or butter and the shredded cheese, mixing quickly to use the remaining heat to melt the cheese. Add enough milk to create the desired consistency for the sauce, and salt if needed. Serve alone, or as a side dish.

For variations, try substituting different vegetables or cheeses to create your own unique dish. The best part about these versatile noodles is almost anything can be added to them and they'll still taste delicious. Anyone can make their own noodle recipe with a little creativity and whatever happens to be in the kitchen
from- http://www.suite101.com/content/delicious-and-easy-ramen-noodle-recipes-a228078