• Slide 1 of 30: This deliciously smoky ramen has a bacon-infused broth that's so delicious you'll want to slurp up every last drop. Garnished with fresh spinach, green onions and soft-boiled eggs, it's a perfectly soothing weeknight dinner that puts instant noodles to flavorful use. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 2 of 30: What's the secret ingredient of this tasty ramen recipe? A generous pat of butter. As it happens, this is quite a common addition to ramen dishes in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Also included in this recipe are minced garlic, ground pork, corn, bean sprouts, scallions and sesame seeds.

  • Slide 3 of 30: Turn instant ramen into a Thai-style curry dish by adding coconut milk, a few chopped vegetables and cooked chicken breast. Fresh lime juice and cilantro build up the flavors, while roasted peanuts bring the crunch. Get our full step-by-step recipe here.

  • Slide 4 of 30: Turn instant ramen noodles into crunchy little nests for tuna poke with this easy and elegant recipe. Who knew those 50-cent noodles could be the base for such a sophisticated finger food?

  • Slide 5 of 30: Korean Gochujang paste adds a delicious kick to this quick and easy ramen noodle stir fry. Made with lean ground turkey and veggies, it comes together in just 20 minutes and makes for a satisfying, better-than-takeout meal any day of the week. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 6 of 30: This bowl of comforting Japanese ramen goes the extra mile with an authentic pork and chicken broth that's simmered for at least six hours (and up to 12). Topped with chashu pork belly, soft-boiled eggs and various garnishes, it's sure to soothe your ramen-loving soul. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 7 of 30: You don't need a mile-long ingredient list to elevate a humble package of ramen noodles. This recipe subs them in for Italian pasta in a rich and creamy carbonara dish that's ready in 20 minutes.

  • Slide 8 of 30: Fried tofu and a perfectly soft-boiled egg are the co-stars of this addictive, spicy homemade ramen recipe. Unlike most ramen dishes, this one has an extra creamy broth, thanks to the addition of soy milk. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 9 of 30: Turn instant ramen noodles into something else entirely with this adorable burger slider recipe. The crispy noodle "buns" are incredibly easy to make—you just combine the cooked ramen with eggs, chill them in a muffin tin to shape, and sear. Stack with the burger ingredients, and serve! 

  • Slide 10 of 30: This Thai-style ramen noodle soup is loaded with rich and complex components, including spicy red curry, fresh ginger, smoked paprika, soy sauce, fish sauce and, of course, plenty of creamy peanut butter. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 11 of 30: If you love the spicy, bitter flavors of hot and sour soup, you should try this easy imitation of the classic Chinese dish. Beyond the traditional flavors, you've got a similar preparation style to Indian hot and sour soup, plus the addition of Japanese ramen noodles. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 12 of 30: Ditch the bread in your grilled cheese sandwich, and replace it with crunchy pan-fried ramen "buns," for a fun twist on the classic comfort food. Stacked with cheddar, sauteed mushrooms and arugula, it's a creative way to use up a pack of noodles. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 13 of 30: Transform ramen noodles into an impressive, make ahead-friendly meal with flavorful marinated steak and veggies. This recipe also lets you re-use the marinade in the sauce after bringing it to a boil (to cook off the rawness).

  • Slide 14 of 30: This recipe puts a surprising spin on instant ramen, coating the noodles in a creamy, citrusy avocado sauce and garnishing with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs. Topped with spicy Creole-style shrimp, it's not your everyday bowl of noods!

  • Slide 15 of 30: This simple yet satisfying recipe shows you to how to make quick homemade shrimp wontons, which combine with instant ramen for a truly filling meal. Top with some corn and chopped scallions, and dinner is served!

  • Slide 16 of 30: Inspired by the popular takeout dish, this Mongolian beef ramen recipe is made by lightly frying sliced flank steak, then tossing it in a rich sauce with chicken broth, soy sauce and brown sugar. Combined with quick-cooking ramen, bell pepper and green onions, it's got everything you need in one dish.

  • Slide 17 of 30: Spicy kimchi instantly ups the flavor profile of instant ramen and ensures you can have a bowl of steaming, sinus-clearing noodles in just 15 minutes. This recipe uses both the cabbage and its juices, to really infuse the broth with that signature hot flavor. 

  • Slide 18 of 30: It's hard to find vegan-friendly ramen options at Japanese restaurants, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the noodle-y goodness! Try this homemade version, made with extra firm tofu, carrots, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, garlic and onion. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 19 of 30: Put a Western spin on instant ramen with this recipe for one pan garlic parmesan noodles. Coated in a creamy garlic sauce, they're loaded with mushrooms and broccoli for a vegetarian-friendly meal that's ready in 15 minutes.

  • Slide 20 of 30: This wholesome take on ramen includes flavorful chili-roasted salmon, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy and a rich miso-based broth. It's ready in just 30 minutes, as all you have to do is broil the salmon, cook the noodles and prepare the broth. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 21 of 30: Think outside the square, and turn a simple packet of instant ramen into a crispy noodle omelette with this tasty recipe. It's quick and easy, inexpensive and tasty—what more could you ask for?

  • Slide 22 of 30: Tan Tan noodles are the Japanese version of Chinese-Sichuanese dandan noodles. Like the latter, tan tan noodles may be served dry or with a rich broth. This recipe opts for a sort of in-between version with just enough liquid to coat the noodles in a spicy, creamy broth that gets its velvety texture from peanut butter. 

  • Slide 23 of 30: Ramen noodles are just the beginning of this flavorful miso-based ramen bowl, which then gets topped with Chashu pork belly, spicy bean sprout salad, ramen eggs, corn, dried seaweed, green onions and shiraga negi (julienned leeks). It calls for authentic Japanese flavors and ingredients, though you can also use substitutes, if you can't find everything. Get the full recipe here.

  • Slide 24 of 30: Instead of cooking your packet of ramen noodles in water, break them up when raw, and toast in the oven, for a crunchy salad component. Then you just toss with your desired ingredients, make a quick dressing and serve! If making ahead, it's best to keep the dressing separate so the noodles don't get soggy from sitting. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 25 of 30: This stir-fried noodle dish will perk up your taste buds with a spicy sauce that can be adjusted to your heat tolerance. Topped with crunchy, dry-roasted peanuts and green onions, it'll quickly become one of your favorite throw-together meals. Get the recipe here.

  • Slide 26 of 30: Look to the Middle East for inspiration when contemplating how to dress up your next pack of ramen noodles with this Moroccan-style roasted chicken recipe. Paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and ginger flavor the chicken, which is simply roasted atop lemon slices before being added to the noodles and broth.

  • Slide 27 of 30: Chicken thighs, bok choy, onion and sliced mushrooms are all cooked together in a rich chicken broth, which forms the soup for this super tasty recipe. But what really upgrades it from your average ramen is the addition of boiled eggs that have been marinated for hours in a soy and rice vinegar solution. 

  • Slide 28 of 30: Your faithful slow cooker does most of the work for you in this upgraded ramen recipe. Simply combine the cuts of beef, sauces and spices with water in a large crockpot, and cook on low for 10 hours, then add a can of unsweetened coconut milk and fresh chili paste, and combine with the cooked instant ramen. Done!

  • Slide 29 of 30: If you're looking for a quick, filling and tasty ramen upgrade, this is the dish for you. Simply toss some fresh shrimp into a pan and saute with seasonings and sesame oil. Simmer up the spicy broth, add ramen noodles, spinach, the cooked shrimp, and serve. Get the recipe here. 

  • Slide 30 of 30: This elevated ramen recipe is all about the lemongrass chicken. Marinate chicken breasts or thighs in a mixture of grated lemongrass, honey, cayenne pepper and salt, then pan fry it until nice and brown. Combine with cooked noodles, and serve with any extra toppings you like. Hungry for more? Try these satisfying soups from A to Z.

Bacon Ramen

This deliciously smoky ramen has a bacon-infused broth that's so delicious you'll want to slurp up every last drop. Garnished with fresh spinach, green onions and soft-boiled eggs, it's a perfectly soothing weeknight dinner that puts instant noodles to flavorful use. Get the recipe here.

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Hokkaido-Style Miso Ramen

What's the secret ingredient of this tasty ramen recipe? A generous pat of butter. As it happens, this is quite a common addition to ramen dishes in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Also included in this recipe are minced garlic, ground pork, corn, bean sprouts, scallions and sesame seeds.

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Thai-Style Chicken Curry Ramen

Turn instant ramen into a Thai-style curry dish by adding coconut milk, a few chopped vegetables and cooked chicken breast. Fresh lime juice and cilantro build up the flavors, while roasted peanuts bring the crunch. Get our full step-by-step recipe here.

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Ramen Cups

Turn instant ramen noodles into crunchy little nests for tuna poke with this easy and elegant recipe. Who knew those 50-cent noodles could be the base for such a sophisticated finger food?

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Gochujang Noodles

Korean Gochujang paste adds a delicious kick to this quick and easy ramen noodle stir fry. Made with lean ground turkey and veggies, it comes together in just 20 minutes and makes for a satisfying, better-than-takeout meal any day of the week. Get the recipe here.

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Tonkotsu Ramen

This bowl of comforting Japanese ramen goes the extra mile with an authentic pork and chicken broth that's simmered for at least six hours (and up to 12). Topped with chashu pork belly, soft-boiled eggs and various garnishes, it's sure to soothe your ramen-loving soul. Get the recipe here.

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5-Ingredient Ramen Carbonara

You don't need a mile-long ingredient list to elevate a humble package of ramen noodles. This recipe subs them in for Italian pasta in a rich and creamy carbonara dish that's ready in 20 minutes.

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Homemade Spicy Ramen with Tofu

Fried tofu and a perfectly soft-boiled egg are the co-stars of this addictive, spicy homemade ramen recipe. Unlike most ramen dishes, this one has an extra creamy broth, thanks to the addition of soy milk. Get the recipe here.

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Mini Ramen Burger Sliders

Turn instant ramen noodles into something else entirely with this adorable burger slider recipe. The crispy noodle "buns" are incredibly easy to make—you just combine the cooked ramen with eggs, chill them in a muffin tin to shape, and sear. Stack with the burger ingredients, and serve!

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Thai Peanut Chicken And Ramen Noodle Soup

This Thai-style ramen noodle soup is loaded with rich and complex components, including spicy red curry, fresh ginger, smoked paprika, soy sauce, fish sauce and, of course, plenty of creamy peanut butter. Get the recipe here.

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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Ramen

If you love the spicy, bitter flavors of hot and sour soup, you should try this easy imitation of the classic Chinese dish. Beyond the traditional flavors, you've got a similar preparation style to Indian hot and sour soup, plus the addition of Japanese ramen noodles. Get the recipe here.

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Ramen Grilled Cheese

Ditch the bread in your grilled cheese sandwich, and replace it with crunchy pan-fried ramen "buns," for a fun twist on the classic comfort food. Stacked with cheddar, sauteed mushrooms and arugula, it's a creative way to use up a pack of noodles. Get the recipe here.

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Ramen Noodles with Marinated Steak and Broccoli

Transform ramen noodles into an impressive, make ahead-friendly meal with flavorful marinated steak and veggies. This recipe also lets you re-use the marinade in the sauce after bringing it to a boil (to cook off the rawness).

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Spicy Shrimp And Saucy Guacamole Ramen Noodle Bowl

This recipe puts a surprising spin on instant ramen, coating the noodles in a creamy, citrusy avocado sauce and garnishing with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs. Topped with spicy Creole-style shrimp, it's not your everyday bowl of noods!

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Shrimp Wonton Miso Ramen

This simple yet satisfying recipe shows you to how to make quick homemade shrimp wontons, which combine with instant ramen for a truly filling meal. Top with some corn and chopped scallions, and dinner is served!

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Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles

Inspired by the popular takeout dish, this Mongolian beef ramen recipe is made by lightly frying sliced flank steak, then tossing it in a rich sauce with chicken broth, soy sauce and brown sugar. Combined with quick-cooking ramen, bell pepper and green onions, it's got everything you need in one dish.

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Quick and Easy Kimchi Ramen

Spicy kimchi instantly ups the flavor profile of instant ramen and ensures you can have a bowl of steaming, sinus-clearing noodles in just 15 minutes. This recipe uses both the cabbage and its juices, to really infuse the broth with that signature hot flavor.

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Easy Vegan Ramen

It's hard to find vegan-friendly ramen options at Japanese restaurants, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the noodle-y goodness! Try this homemade version, made with extra firm tofu, carrots, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, garlic and onion. Get the recipe here.

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One Pan Garlic Parmesan Ramen Noodles

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Spicy Miso Ramen with Chili Roasted Salmon & Bok Choy

This wholesome take on ramen includes flavorful chili-roasted salmon, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy and a rich miso-based broth. It's ready in just 30 minutes, as all you have to do is broil the salmon, cook the noodles and prepare the broth. Get the recipe here.

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Ramen Noodles Omelette

Think outside the square, and turn a simple packet of instant ramen into a crispy noodle omelette with this tasty recipe. It's quick and easy, inexpensive and tasty—what more could you ask for?

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Tan Tan Noodles (Tantanmen Ramen)

Tan Tan noodles are the Japanese version of Chinese-Sichuanese dandan noodles. Like the latter, tan tan noodles may be served dry or with a rich broth. This recipe opts for a sort of in-between version with just enough liquid to coat the noodles in a spicy, creamy broth that gets its velvety texture from peanut butter.

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Miso Ramen

Ramen noodles are just the beginning of this flavorful miso-based ramen bowl, which then gets topped with Chashu pork belly, spicy bean sprout salad, ramen eggs, corn, dried seaweed, green onions and shiraga negi (julienned leeks). It calls for authentic Japanese flavors and ingredients, though you can also use substitutes, if you can't find everything. Get the full recipe here.

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Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

Instead of cooking your packet of ramen noodles in water, break them up when raw, and toast in the oven, for a crunchy salad component. Then you just toss with your desired ingredients, make a quick dressing and serve! If making ahead, it's best to keep the dressing separate so the noodles don't get soggy from sitting. Get the recipe here.

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Spicy Ramen

This stir-fried noodle dish will perk up your taste buds with a spicy sauce that can be adjusted to your heat tolerance. Topped with crunchy, dry-roasted peanuts and green onions, it'll quickly become one of your favorite throw-together meals. Get the recipe here.

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Moroccan Ramen

Look to the Middle East for inspiration when contemplating how to dress up your next pack of ramen noodles with this Moroccan-style roasted chicken recipe. Paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and ginger flavor the chicken, which is simply roasted atop lemon slices before being added to the noodles and broth.

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Easy Chicken Ramen

Chicken thighs, bok choy, onion and sliced mushrooms are all cooked together in a rich chicken broth, which forms the soup for this super tasty recipe. But what really upgrades it from your average ramen is the addition of boiled eggs that have been marinated for hours in a soy and rice vinegar solution.

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Crockpot Beef Curry with Noodles

Your faithful slow cooker does most of the work for you in this upgraded ramen recipe. Simply combine the cuts of beef, sauces and spices with water in a large crockpot, and cook on low for 10 hours, then add a can of unsweetened coconut milk and fresh chili paste, and combine with the cooked instant ramen. Done!

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20-Minute Sriracha Shrimp Ramen

If you're looking for a quick, filling and tasty ramen upgrade, this is the dish for you. Simply toss some fresh shrimp into a pan and saute with seasonings and sesame oil. Simmer up the spicy broth, add ramen noodles, spinach, the cooked shrimp, and serve. Get the recipe here.

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Lemongrass Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen

This elevated ramen recipe is all about the lemongrass chicken. Marinate chicken breasts or thighs in a mixture of grated lemongrass, honey, cayenne pepper and salt, then pan fry it until nice and brown. Combine with cooked noodles, and serve with any extra toppings you like.

Hungry for more? Try these satisfying soups from A to Z.

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