Ramen Lasagna Twist Dish (Print)

Curly ramen layered with tomato sauce and gooey cheese, baked to golden perfection with fresh basil garnish.

# What you'll need:

→ Noodles

01 - 3 instant ramen noodle bricks, seasoning packets discarded

→ Sauce

02 - 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cheese

05 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
09 - Cracked black pepper (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Combine tomato pasta sauce with dried Italian herbs and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend ricotta (or cottage cheese) with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
04 - Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
05 - Spread one quarter of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Place one ramen noodle brick over the sauce, breaking to fit as necessary.
07 - Spread one third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with one third of the shredded mozzarella.
08 - Repeat the layering with sauce, ramen, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella two more times, finishing with sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
09 - Pour 1/2 cup water around the edges of the dish to assist in cooking the noodles.
10 - Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.
12 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and cracked black pepper if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, perfect for when you're hungry and impatient.
  • Your grocery bill stays tiny while the flavors feel indulgent and comforting.
  • Ramen noodles soak up all that rich tomato sauce and become something totally different from their usual self.
02 -
  • Don't skip the water poured around the edges—ramen noodles need that steam to soften properly, otherwise you'll bite into crunchy noodles instead of tender pasta texture.
  • The foil-covered first bake is non-negotiable; without it, your cheese top burns before the noodles underneath actually cook through.
03 -
  • Break the ramen bricks into smaller pieces before layering if your baking dish is small—they soften faster and distribute more evenly.
  • Stir a tiny pinch of crushed red pepper into the ricotta mixture for a subtle heat that surprises people in the best way.
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