Ramen Lasagna Twist (Printable)

A playful lasagna variant using ramen noodles, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheese baked to golden perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 3 instant ramen noodle bricks (85 g each), 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 (200 g)
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
07 - 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (250 g)

→ Garnish

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

# How-To:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Combine tomato sauce, dried Italian herbs, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
03 - In another bowl, blend ricotta (or cottage cheese) with half the Parmesan cheese.
04 - Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
05 - Spread one-quarter of the tomato sauce evenly at the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Place one ramen brick over the sauce layer, breaking it to fit if necessary.
07 - Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded mozzarella.
08 - Repeat layering sauce, ramen noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella two more times, finishing with sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
09 - Pour 1/2 cup of water around the edges of the dish to aid noodle cooking.
10 - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
12 - Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil leaves and cracked black pepper if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It costs about a dollar per serving and tastes like you actually tried.
  • The crispy-edged ramen gets impossibly tender and soaks up tomato sauce like it was born to do this.
  • You can have it on the table in 40 minutes from empty kitchen to perfectly golden top.
02 -
  • Don't skip the water step—it's what keeps the ramen noodles from staying crunchy in the middle, and it's the difference between good and actually great.
  • Covering the dish for the first 20 minutes traps steam; uncovering for the last 10 gives you that golden, bubbly top that people will photograph without thinking.
03 -
  • Breaking the ramen noodle bricks to fit snugly in your dish prevents air pockets that would cook unevenly.
  • If your sauce seems thin, let it simmer on the stovetop for a few minutes before layering—thick sauce means better structure and less sogginess.
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