101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles Part 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Season with 1 seasoning packet. Mix tuna, cheese, onion, and noodles together in a small ca.s.serole dish and bake 1520 minutes. Sprinkle chips over top and bake 15 minutes more. Makes 24 servings.

Garlic Shrimp 'n' Veggies

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 packages Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packets

In a frying pan, saute peppers, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add shrimp and 1 seasoning packet. Simmer 35 minutes.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add half of remaining seasoning packet. Serve shrimp mixture over noodles. Makes 24 servings.

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Meaty Spaghetti

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 1 to 2 cups spaghetti sauce 1 pound ground beef or sausage, browned and drained grated Parmesan cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, heat sauce and cooked beef over medium heat 35 minutes, or until heated through. Spoon sauce over warm noodles and then sprinkle with cheese. Makes 24 servings.

Cheesy Noodles

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 1 cup cubed American processed cheese 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add cheese and milk and stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 24 servings.

Ramen Nachos

1 package beef ramen noodles, broken up, with seasoning packet 1/2 cup cubed American processed cheese 1 cup chili 1 cup crushed corn chips sour cream green onion, chopped

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add half of the seasoning packet.

In a saucepan, stir warm noodles, cheese, chili, and crushed chips together over low heat until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and green onion. Makes 2 servings.

Garlic Noodle Saute

2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 tablespoon minced garlic olive oil

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Season with 1 seasoning packet.

In a frying pan, saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add warm noodles and saute 2 minutes. Makes 24 servings.

Creamy Alfredo Noodles

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 1 cup b.u.t.ter or margarine 1 cup cream 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt Italian seasoning, to taste pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, heat b.u.t.ter and cream over low heat until b.u.t.ter is melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer sauce 5 minutes. Serve sauce over warm noodles. Makes 23 servings.

Mexican Ca.s.serole

2 packages chicken mushroom ramen noodles, with seasoning packets 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup diced green chiles 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1 cup sour cream 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup crushed corn chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions; rinse with cold water. Combine noodles, seasoning packets, Monterey Jack cheese, chiles, and olives. Stir in sour cream. Spoon noodle mixture into a greased ca.s.serole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and chips. Bake 20 minutes, or until brown and bubbly. Makes 24 servings.

Pizza Pasta

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 2 to 3 cups spaghetti sauce 20 to 25 pepperoni slices, halved 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, combine sauce, pepperoni, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted.

Place noodles in a lightly greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Pour sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Makes 24 servings.

Lasagna

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 2 cups spaghetti sauce 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Stir sauce into noodles.

In an 8 x 8-inch pan, layer half of the noodle mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake 20 minutes. Makes 24 servings.

Primavera Pasta

1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup snow peas 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 packages chicken ramen noodles, broken up 1-1/2 cups water

In a frying pan, toast almonds until lightly browned and then set aside. Stir-fry vegetables in oil 34 minutes. Add broken noodles and water. Steam 35 minutes, or until noodles are done, stirring occasionally. Top with almonds and serve. Makes 24 servings.

Beer Noodles

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, broken up 1 can (10.5 ounces) onion soup, condensed 1 soup can beer

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add noodles and lightly brown, stirring constantly. Add soup and beer. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Drain noodles and serve. Makes 2 servings.

Parmesan Noodles

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add Parmesan to warm noodles and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 24 servings.